How to Marry in Italy

Italy Marriage Law Requirements

What are the legal requirements to get married in Italy?
Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women.
Bride and Groom may not be closely related by blood.
An official translator must be present at the civil ceremony if both parties are not Italian.
The marriage must take place in a building with a roof and not outdoors.

How long do I have to be resident in Italy before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements to get married in Italy, although you will need to apply for a marriage licence before marrying.

Getting a marriage licence
You must produce birth certificates, full passports and photocopies, decree nisi or death certificate if divorced or widowed and deed poll showing any change of name in order to obtain a Certificate of No Impediment (Nulla Osta) from your local embassy or register office.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Passports.
Full birth certificates with a certified translation.
Certificate of No Impediment which can be issued by your local registrar/consulate. This needs to be exchanged in Italy at your embassy or consulate for a Nulla Osta. More details here.
If you have been divorced then your first marriage certificate and the final divorce papers must be shown with a certified translation. Brides must have been divorced for at least 300 days in order to remarry.
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown with a certified translation.