Marrying Abroad: Spain Marriage Requirements – A Complete Guide

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about:
✔ Legal requirements for marrying in Spain (citizens, residents, and foreigners)
✔ Required documents and certified translations
✔ Civil vs. religious weddings in Spain
✔ How Lang Lumin’s professional translation services ensure smooth document processing
✔ FAQs and expert answers

Plus, we’ll explain how Lang Lumin’s certified translation services help couples worldwide with legal document translation, immigration translations, and same-day certified translations—ensuring your marriage paperwork is accepted by Spanish authorities.

1. Why Get Married in Spain?

Spain is a top destination for weddings due to:
✅ Beautiful venues (beaches, historic cathedrals, town halls)
✅ Straightforward legal process (compared to other EU countries)
✅ Recognition of international marriages

2. Legal Requirements for Marriage in Spain

For Spanish Citizens

• Must be 18+ (or have judicial authorization)

• Provide Libro de Familia (if previously married)

For EU/EEA Citizens

• Valid passport/ID

• Certificate of No Impediment (translated into Spanish)

For Non-EU Citizens

• Legalized and translated documents

• Visa/residency permit (if required)

3. Required Documents for Marriage in Spain

All foreign documents must be:
✔ Apostilled or legalized
✔ Translated into Spanish by a certified translator

Key documents include:

• Birth certificate (certified English-to-Spanish translation)

• Single Status Affidavit (proof of no prior marriage)

• Divorce/Death Certificate (if widowed or divorced)

4. Certified Translation of Documents for Spain

Why You Need Professional Translation Services

Spanish authorities only accept certified translations from sworn translators (traductores jurados).

Lang Lumin provides:
🔹 Certified Translation Services (legally recognized)
🔹 Same-Day Translation Services (urgent processing)
🔹 Immigration Translation Services (visa/marriage support)

How Lang Lumin Helps

• 100% accurate, notarized translations

• Fast online certified translation services

• Expertise in legal document translation

6. Step-by-Step Marriage Application Process

1. Gather documents (originals + translations)

2. Submit at the local Civil Registry

3. Wait for approval (10-30 days)

4. Schedule the wedding date

7. FAQs on Spain Marriage Requirements

Q: Do I need a visa to marry in Spain?

A: Non-EU citizens may need a marriage visa if staying long-term.

Q: How long does document translation take?

A: Lang Lumin offers same-day translation services for urgent requests.

Q: Can I use online certified translation services?

A: Yes! Lang Lumin provides legally valid online translations accepted in Spain.

8. How Lang Lumin Simplifies Your Marriage Translation Needs

We specialize in:

• English to Spanish Translation Services

• Legal Document Translation Services

• Immigration Translation Services

Why choose us?
✔ Certified & Notarized Translations
✔ Fast Turnaround (Same-Day Available)
✔ Worldwide Acceptance

9. Conclusion

Marrying in Spain is a seamless process if your documents are properly translated and certified. Lang Lumin’s certified translation services ensure your marriage paperwork meets Spanish legal standards—quickly and accurately.

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• Certified English to Spanish translations

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