How to Marry in Brazil

Brazil Marriage Law Requirements

What are the legal requirements to get married in Brazil?
Legal age for marriage is 21 years for both men and women
Bride and Groom may not be related by blood, marriage or adoption
Two witnesses must be present who are over 21 years of age

How long do I have to be resident in Brazil before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements, but the marriage certificate can take up to 30 days to be processed.

Getting a marriage licence
You must both take the documents below in person to the Civil Registry office along with 2 witnesses who are over 21 to register your intent to marry.
Witnesses must also bring ID.
You must then register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office before the licence is issued.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Ten-year passports and photocopy of photo page and entry stamp into Brazil certified by Registry office
Full birth certificates showing parents' full names
Certificate of Single Status. certified by the Brazilian Ministry of External Affairs
If you have been divorced then the final divorce papers must be shown
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown and your previous marriage certificate
All documents must be translated into Portuguese by an official translator and authenticated by the Brazilian Consulate in your home country. Divorce decrees must be legalised in Brazil—you may need a Brazilian lawyer for this.