If you are facing with difficulties in registering your marriage because of your (or your couple’s)
religion or citizenship, you can do it in Armenia.

Armenian legislation allows foreigners to register their marriage in Armenia, no matter whether
they reside in Armenia or not, or to what religion they belong to.
You can apply for marriage registration if you are aged 18 or over and you are free to marry (if
you are single, widowed or divorced). You can apply for your marriage registration even at 17. In
this case the Marriage registering authorities will request the written consent of your parents,
adoptive parents or guardian.
Aiming to encourage marriages, the registration in Armenia is carried out in a simplified manner
and no state fee is charged for it. Moreover, You will have your marriage certificate the next
working day you lodge your application.
The main document for registering your marriage is your single status reference, which should
be issued by the state you hold citizenship. However, you will need more documents if you are
divorced, or widow.
Even the smallest inaccuracy in the documents will fail the registration of your marriage and
make all your expenses for your visit to Armenia in vain. That is why it is crucial important to
have prepared all your documents and have them checked by a local experienced lawyer before
your travel to Armenia.
In order the Armenian authorities accept your documents they should be properly legalized.
Armenia is a member of the Convention “Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign
Public Documents" (The Hague Apostille Convention) which make your document preparation
more easy.
Since people from all over the world come to Armenia to register their marriage, the registration
authorities are often overwhelmed. Therefore, It is important to book your visit in advance.
If you have questions do not hesitate to contact with our experienced lawyers.