Paperwork Required for Canadians to Marry in Italy

Non-Italians wishing to be married in Italy are required to present to the Italian authorities a "Nulla Osta" (Certificate of Non-Impediment) or equivalent documentation.

The Canadian Federal Government does not issue a "Nulla Osta." However, the Canadian Embassy prepares a declaration containing the necessary information. This declaration is accepted by the Italian authorities.

To obtain this document from the Embassy, a you must go to the Consular Section and complete and swear an Affidavit to the effect that there is no impediment to the proposed marriage.

Bring and present the following documents:

Valid Canadian passport
Proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian citizenship certificate, Certificate of Registration of a Birth Abroad, Certificate of Retention of Canadian Citizenship).
Parents' consent if under marriageable age.
Final 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 competent 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 competent "Procure della Repubblica" (Court). This is issued on presentation of medical evidence that she is not pregnant.

To obtain the required document from our Embassy an appointment is required, which we do for you.
The declaration issued by the Embassy must then be presented by the applicant to the "Prefecture di Roma - Ufficio Legalizzasioni" to be formally authenticated.
Once the document as been obtained and legalized, it must be presented to the Marriage Office of the Municipality where your wedding will take place, which we do for you.