How to Marry in Norway

Norway Marriage Law Requirements

What are the legal requirements to get married in Norway?
Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women.
Bride and Groom may not be related by blood, marriage or adoption.
Two witnesses are required are required who must fill in the Q0151 statement form.

How long do I have to be resident in Norway before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements, however the paperwork can take up to two weeks to complete.

Getting a marriage licence
Download the Q0151 statement form from the Directorate of Taxes (skateentaten) website. Then send the papers below to the Personregisteret located at the Hammerfest Tax Office, to receive a Norwegian Authorisation of Marriage. This can take up to two weeks.
Civil marriage ceremonies in Norway are conducted by a Notary Public. Contact the City Recorder's Office (byfogdembete) or District Court (tingrett) in the area where you intend to get married to set a date.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Full passports.
Full birth certificates.
Certificate of no impediment.
Completed Q0151 statement form.
Documentation showing that you can legally enter and stay in Norway.
If you have been divorced then the final divorce papers must be shown and you must provide a Declaration of Estate.
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown.
All documents must be stamped with an apostille and be translated into either Norwegian or English by an approved translator. You must submit both the original and translated documents.