Legalization of marriage in Georgia

A civil union has no legal force, so couples in love, once confident in their feelings, strive to legalize their relationship officially. Georgia is a country that offers some of the best conditions for marriage registration, a beautiful wedding ceremony, a spectacular celebration, and a memorable honeymoon. Its territory is home to countless breathtaking natural locations, places with unique architecture, and sites rich in ancient history. You will find atmospheric restaurants and cafés, comfortable hotels, chalets, and guesthouses. And of course, few can resist the delicious Georgian cuisine, refined wines, and the intoxicating chacha. Most importantly, under Georgian law, it is quite easy for foreign couples to officially register their marriage.

Our team has extensive experience in organizing wedding events. We cooperate with Georgian Public Service Halls and qualified lawyers. The agency is ready to offer you a full range of marriage-related services—from preparing your passports to legalizing the issued marriage certificate. Our specialists will accompany you at every stage of the marriage process. We can also organize the perfect wedding to suit any of your wishes and budget. Choosing a comprehensive agency service will help you save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Full List of Documents Required for Marriage in Georgia: What to Prepare in Advance

To get married, a couple needs two witnesses—Georgian citizens or residents—who must be present at the registration procedure. If you do not have friends or relatives in Georgia, we will provide witnesses for your marriage. The most important documents are the passports of the bride and groom. They must be translated into Georgian and the translation notarized. For individuals entering into marriage not for the first time, a divorce certificate or a death certificate of the former spouse is required, prepared in the same manner.

International Marriage Registration in Georgia

If a foreign couple decides to officially register their marriage in Georgia, the necessary documents must be prepared in advance. The bride and groom then apply to the Public Service Hall. A lawyer checks the documents for compliance with legal requirements and sets the registration date. Depending on the season and other factors, the waiting period may range from one day to several months. You can choose the most convenient date if you contact the government office in advance. In Sighnaghi, it is possible to get married on the same day the application is submitted. After the registration procedure, the newlyweds receive a marriage certificate confirming their new civil status. We will help you complete all required bureaucratic procedures as quickly as possible and take care of all document processing.

Current Prices and Costs for Marriage Registration in Georgia

We invite you to take advantage of our cost-effective package offers. They include basic services required for a fast and convenient marriage registration.

The first package is suitable for couples who need an apostille on the marriage certificate. It includes organizing the marriage procedure, translation and notarization of international passports, application submission, and provision of witnesses. Our coordinator will accompany you at all stages of the process. We will arrange transfers to the Public Service Hall, translate the marriage certificate, and obtain the apostille. Package price: from $405. Processing time: 1–4 business days.

The second package includes consular legalization of the marriage document. This is a multi-stage procedure and takes up to 11 business days. The properly оформed certificate will be delivered to you by express courier, the cost of which is included in the total price—from $468.
If you want a wedding celebration, we will organize it at the highest level. Our team always approaches its work responsibly and creatively, whether we are planning an intimate ceremony for two or a large-scale wedding weekend with many guests.

Common Mistakes in Marriage Legalization in Georgia and How to Avoid Them

For the marriage process to go smoothly, all required documents must be prepared correctly and translation errors must be avoided. Sometimes documents are notarized incorrectly. In other cases, couples try to complete all bureaucratic procedures on their own, which takes a lot of time and often leads to mistakes. Errors can occur even when filling out the application form.

Protect your most valuable resources—time and peace of mind. Contact Violet Weddings: call or write to us. We specialize in services for international couples and therefore know all the legal nuances of marriage registration procedures.

Validity Period and Legal Force of a Georgian Marriage Certificate

A marriage certificate issued by the Georgian Public Service Hall has no expiration date. It remains valid until the marriage is officially dissolved. Outside Georgia, the certificate has legal force but requires legalization in order to be accepted by government authorities of other countries.

Georgia has ratified the Minsk Convention, so for use within the CIS countries, a notarized translation may be sufficient.
If your country is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Convention, the document must be apostilled. Countries that have not joined the convention require consular legalization of the Georgian marriage certificate.

This document is important for various legal procedures, so it must be prepared in accordance with the legislation of your country of citizenship. Our specialists will handle this task promptly. We will translate the marriage certificate into your official language, obtain the apostille, and apply to the consulate for legalization.