Planning to get married at registry office in Ireland? Here are the exact steps you need to follow to get married at a registry office.
- Choose a date at least 3 months in advance.
- Book an appointment with a Registrar of Civil Marriages.
- Attend the appointment together and give a Notification of Intention to Marry.
- Provide valid passports, PPS numbers (if you have them), and birth certificates.
- Pay the notification fee (€200 as of now).
- Receive a Marriage Registration Form (MRF) if all documents are approved.
- Confirm the date, time, and location of the registry office ceremony.
- Have at least 2 witnesses (aged 18+) ready for the ceremony.
- Attend the ceremony at the registry office.
- Sign the Marriage Registration Form with the registrar and witnesses.
Once you’ve followed these steps and signed the form, you’re officially married under Irish law – simple, legal, and straightforward.