Legal Marriage in Portugal

If you would like your wedding in Portugal to include a legal marriage, the civil marriage process requires separate preparation from the planning of your celebration.

A symbolic ceremony celebrates your commitment but does not create a legal marriage. You may choose to complete the legal formalities in your country of residence and hold your symbolic ceremony in Portugal, or enquire about a civil marriage here.

Requirements depend on your circumstances

The documents and formalities required depend on your nationalities, where your documents were issued and your individual circumstances. Translation, authentication and document validity requirements should be confirmed for your case before you order documents or arrange translations.

Start with an individual assessment

Our assistance begins with a paid assessment of your situation and the support required. Following this assessment, we provide a proposal setting out the scope of our assistance and the associated fees.

Civil marriage assistance is quoted separately from elopement planning. Any external costs, such as official fees, certificates and translations, are identified in your proposal where applicable.