Marriage Registration in Bulgaria: Procedures and Requirements

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Marriage registration in Bulgaria involves the legalities and procedures for legally recognizing a union between two individuals in the country.

This process is needed by any couple, either both Bulgarians or with at least one foreign partner, intending to get married in Bulgaria.

Gather all the required documents listed below.
Translation and legalization of all foreign documents is required. Use an approved translation agency for this.
Submit the documents to the Bulgarian municipality where the marriage will take place.
The marriage can be performed after submitting the documents and paying the required fee.
Once married, both partners have to declare their common address – even if they don’t reside in Bulgaria permanently.
After the marriage ceremony, you need to register the marriage in the foreigner’s home country embassy if one of the spouses is foreign.

Valid passport
Certified copy of birth certificate
Certificate of Marital Status
Statement swearing that you are not married to anyone else
Statement of No Impediment to Marriage
In case of previous marriages, a Divorce Decree or Death Certificate of former spouse.

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All documents must be newly issued, not older than six months.
The documents must be translated into Bulgarian by a translator approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then certified by an approved legalization agency.
If required, some countries will also ask for an Apostille stamp, which can be obtained from the issuing foreign country.
There are naming laws in Bulgaria, and you might need to adjust your names to the Bulgarian standards in the marriage certificate. The naming laws prohibit names that ridicule the individual, contain rank, or are of a different sex.
Citizenship issues may arise for the children in case of a mixed marriage, it’s recommended to consult with the embassy for precise guidance.

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