Italy Civil unions and same sex civil partnerships

same-sex weddings in italy

CIVIL UNION & PARTNERSHIP

Italy has recognized civil unions and partnerships since 2016, providing same-sex couples with the legal protections enjoyed by married couples in Italy.

The Civil Union & Partnership ceremonies are conducted at the local Town Hall or venues with a town hall permit, like gardens, villas and castles.

Town hall fees apply to all civil unions in Italy, regardless the citizenship and the type of ceremony (elope, with or without guests).

The amount to pay is fixed by the chosen municipality town administration and payable once the wedding date is confirmed.

how it works

The ceremony is performed by the Mayor or their substitute and is conducted in Italian. An official interpreter (included in our services) and 2 witnesses over 18 are required by law.

It lasts approximately 20 minutes. The ceremony may be enriched with personal vows, readings and music.

Depending on the Wedding location in Italy, you may be requested to sign in person a sworn declaration at the town hall a few weeks prior the wedding.

Symbolic ceremonies can also take place in Italy ! This gives you the freedom to do the legal part at home or simply declare your commitment to one-another in Italy without the legal hassles .

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO GET MARRIED IN ITALY (SAME SEX COUPLES)

We’ll provide a tailor-made legal assistance to get all the correct marriage paperwork , based on your citizenship. In pills, any foreign national in order to get married in Italy needs to provide:

A valid passport
A document that declares that you are free to marry. (Depending on your citizenship, this document is called in different ways: certificate of non impediment (aka CNI), Atto Notorio or a single status certificate)
A document where each spouse declares his/her will to get married. (Depending on the citizenship, this document is called in different ways: A nulla osta or statutory declaration or sworn declaration
If applicable, a divorce certificate or a widow/widower certificate

Although every effort is made by the authorities/Embassies to accommodate all the pre-wedding appointments to suit your travel arrangements, it is recommended to arrive in Italy:

CEE European countries: 2-3 working days prior (mon to fri)*
NON-EU countries, rest of the world: 5 working days prior (mon to fri)*

* this information is only indicative. the arrival time may vary based on your citizenship and residency status. Check before making any travel arrangement