Spain is a top destination for international weddings. However, whether you are having a legal civil ceremony in Spain or simply registering your US marriage for visa purposes, you will need an apostille.
Getting Married in Spain
To legally marry in a Spanish civil registry, American citizens must usually present:
- A recent, apostilled birth certificate.
- An apostilled Affidavit of Single Status (Certificado de Soltería). You swear before a US Notary that you are free to marry, and the notary's signature is then apostilled.
- If previously married, an apostilled Divorce Decree.
Registering a US Marriage in Spain
If you married in Florida and need it recognized in Spain (essential for dependent visas), you must obtain an official, certified copy of your Florida Marriage Certificate and send it to Tallahassee for the Florida Apostille.
Remember: Spain requires these documents to be translated into Spanish by a Sworn Translator (Traductor Jurado) recognized by the Spanish government.