This topic always seems to confuse many couples but it’s actually fairly straight forward. I took some of this information from my book.
Here’s what you need to know……
Where couples are both from and living in Ireland
- You will need to notify the state 3 months before the wedding date – I recommend doing this 4 months before just to be on the safe side.
- To book this appointment you can log on to: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/bdm/crsappointment/
When you go to your appointment you will need the following:
You will need to complete this form – DOWNLOAD –
A – €200
B – Both Passports with good colour copies
C- Original Birth Cert and A Photocopy
D – Utility Bill with Proof of Address
E – PPS Number Proof
F – Names & Dates of Birth of Both Witnesses
G – Name & Address of Priest or Solemniser
H – Ceremony Type
I – Letter of release / trace letter – this shows that you are not already married
- You will get a certificate which you need to give to your priest of celebrant – this is valid for 6 months,
- To book this appointment you can log on to: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/bdm/crsappointment/
Where couples or one is not from and living in Ireland
You will need to do all of the above thats relevant
If not in English, you also need a translation of the birth certificate
You will need an Appostille stamp from your country of birth’s Department of Foreign Affairs. – Some translation offices offer this service, but you have to factor in about 2 weeks for this.
For more tips and tricks on planning your wedding, download my ebook here.
P.S Thank you Reggie for the not from Ireland information.
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