Destination Weddings in Malta

The documents mentioned below, must be sent to Malta no later than 8 weeks before the wedding in order to be able to reach the registry office for registration.

Banns of Matrimony publication request (RZ1 form):

Completed and signed by both applicants.

Declaration under Article 7(5) of the Marriage Act (Cap. 16)(RZ2 form):

Both applicants sign in front of a Notary, Solicitor, or Commissioner for Oaths.

The documents must be signed, stamped, and dated by the authorised official.

Third party affidavit: 1 form for the bride and another for the groom (2 forms in total), witnessed by people having known the couple for more than 5 years and the documents need to have an APOSTILLE.

Original Birth certificate for both the bride and groom – this needs to have an APOSTILLE.

• Photocopy of bride and Grooms passports

• Photocopy of witnesses’ passports (those coming to Malta)

• Occupation of the couple is required.

For those who are Irish and living in Northern Ireland you will require all of the above plus a CNI (certificate of non-impediment).

For those who have been previously married, you will need an original divorce decree – This needs to have an APOSTILLE and carry the court stamp.

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Marriage Fees

The fees for civil and religious marriages vary according to the location:

Civil Marriage Fees:

Ceremony held at the Marriage Registry: - €76.95

Ceremony held in another location: - €102.60

Religious Marriage Fees:

Marriages held in a Roman Catholic church: - €51.30

Marriages held under other religious denominations: -€102.60

These guidelines are indicative and generic in nature. Couples are advised to Contact the Public Registry Office,

Marriage Registry Section, for confirmation of the requirements to apply for the publication of Marriage Banns.

The Public Registry, Marriage Registry Section, can be reached by email: pubreg.marriage.identita@gov.mt.

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