The required documents - two weeks before the planned wedding date:

1. Hjónavígsluskýrsla.

This form is provided by Sýslumaðurinn í Reykjavík. It can be sent to you by mail if required. The form has to be carefully filled in according to the instructions provided, signed by both parties, and signed by two trustworthy persons who, by signing the form, vouch for the fact that there are no legal impediments to the planned marriage.


2. Birth certificate.

Both partners need to submit their birth certificates. The originals can be returned after the wedding ceremony if required.


3. Certificate of marital status*.

Both partners need to submit a certificate of marital status issued by the relevant authority in their country, state or region. The certificate must be issued within 4 weeks prior to the wedding ceremony.

*Some countries do not issue a certificate of marital status. If that is the case in the country of either partners, a declaration of honour is required, issued by the bride/groom stating that she/he is not married, or that she/he is divorced/widowed, and has not remarried. It is preferred that the bride/groom make the declaration of honour before a Notary Public. If that is not possible, contact us.

If bride/groom is a foreign citizen or residing abroad, a certificate issued in their country, confirming that there are no impediments to the planned marriage, may be required.


4. If bride/groom is divorced.

A divorce decree, a document to prove that previous marriage has ended with a divorce. It is also necessary to prove that the division of assets and liabilities between the former spouses has been finalized.

A divorce decree issued by a foreign authority (other than authorities in Denmark, Norway, Sweden or Finland) must be validated by the Ministry of Justice in Reykjavík, Iceland, before it is presented to Sýslumaðurinn í Reykjavík.

To apply for a validation of a foreign divorce decree click here 


Dómsmála- og mannréttindaráðuneytið (The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights)
Skuggasund
105 Reykjavík
Iceland
Tel.: +354 545 9000
Fax: +354 552 7340
E-mail: postur@dkm.stjr.is  
www.domsmalaraduneyti.is


5. If bride/groom is a widow/widower.
An Official document showing that the estate (assets and liabilities) of the deceased spouse has been finalized/divided.


6. Legal stay in Iceland.
It is required that both partners are staying legally in Iceland when wedding takes place. Proof of that must be presented: Residence permit, visa or confirmation of arrival date (passport stamp of flight ticket).

Information in English regarding residence permits and visas can be found at the website of The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration: www.utl.is/english  


7. Passports.
Both partners must present valid passports.