How to Marry in Slovenia

Slovenia Marriage Law Requirements

What are the legal requirements to get married in Slovenia?
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 who must present their passports to the registry office one day before the ceremony. You must provide with registry with the full names, addresses, professions, dates of birth and nationalities of your witnesses.
Only a civil ceremony is recognised by Slovenian law.

How long do I have to be resident in Slovenia before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements to get married in Slovenia.

Getting a marriage licence
You must both personally submit the papers below to the Marriage Registry Office of the Administrative Unit in the district where you wish to get married between 6 months and 2 weeks before the wedding date.
8 days before the wedding you must both personally present your passports and certified and translated birth certificates at the registry.
You will require an interpreter at the marriage ceremony if you do not speak Slovene.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Full birth certificates issued within the last 6 months and certified with an apostille stamp.
Ten-year passports and photocopies.
Single Status certificate.
Certificate of No Impediment.
If you have been divorced then your the final divorce papers must be shown.
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown. All documents must be translated into Slovenian within the last 3 months by an official translator.
Please note: you may have to have your marriage certificate stamped with an apostille at the District Court in Slovenia in order for it to be recognised in your home country.