Getting married in Italy requires some paperwork and appointments with officials.

We at "Weddings in Tuscany" can assist you every step of the way, from translating your documentation to scheduling and accompanying you to appointments with Italian officials or completing the necessary paperwork and legalities.

Do not obtain documents and certificates more than six months prior to wedding date or they may expire.

You must complete and swear an Affidavit at the Canadian Embassy that there is No Impediment to the proposed marriage. This can be done in Canada or also at the Canadian consulate in Milan or the Embassy in Rome. This document 'Nulla Osta' must then be presented to the Registry Office in the city where the wedding will take place.

Documents to Bring to Canadian Embassy in order to obtain this declaration that will act as an affidavit equivalent to the 'Nulla Osta' as will be recognised by the Italian authorities. This can be sworn before a notary public in Canada or a consular official at Canadian Embassies or Consulates in other countries. You will need to fill a specific form.

The documents needed are as follows:

Canadian passport Proof of Canadian citizenship (Birth certificate, Citizenship certificate, Certificate of Registration of a Birth Abroad, Certificate of Retention of Canadian Citizenship.
Parents' consent if under marriageable ageFinal Divorce Decree or Death Certificate of previous spouse if divorced or widowed.
Complete details of the future spouse are also required (full name, father's and mother's maiden names, date and place of birth, residence)
Document issued by the Provincial Vital Statistics authorities in Canada confirming that no registration of marriage appears in their records.
A woman whose previous marriage was terminated within the last 300 days must obtain a waiver from the Court. This is issued on presentation of medical evidence that she is not pregnant Upon your arrival in Italy, we will have scheduled appointments for:

If you have not received the Declaration (Nulla Osta) from a Canadian authority abroad, we will need to make the necessary arrangements here in Italy. The declaration issued by the Embassy or Canadian consulate must be authenticated at the "Prefettura - Ufficio Legalizzazioni".

Once the declaration has been obtained and legalized, it is presented to the Marriage office where the wedding will take place. We can arrange these appointments for you, normally on the same day.

PLEASE NOTE: whilst the above information is updated regularly "Wedding in Italy" cannot accept any responsibility for errors or changes as legal requirements may change over time.