The Marriage Registry section receives requests for the publication of banns for marriages and civil unions taking place in Malta. The Marriage Registry section is responsible for both religious and civil marriages.

Requirements:

Couples are requested to book an appointment with a Marriage Registry officer by clicking on the following Link or by sending an email to pubreg.marriage.identita@gov.mt at least three (3) months before their marriage date. The email must contain a telephone number where the couple may be contacted.

Article 15(1) of the Marriage Act (Cap 255 of the Laws of Malta states that; ‘A civil marriage shall be contracted in the presence of the Registrar, or of an officer of the Marriage Registry authorised by the Registrar to officiate at marriages, and of the witnesses required by this Act.’.

Fee Structure

The Applicable Fees are:

Civil Marriage Fees

At Marriage Registry:

Both Spouses reside in Malta - €25.65

One Spouse resides Abroad - €51.30

Both Spouses reside Abroad - €76.95

Outside Marriage Registry:

Both Spouses reside in Malta - €51.30

One Spouse resides Abroad - €76.95

Both Spouses reside Abroad - €102.60

Religious Marriage Fees

Both Spouses reside in Malta - €25.65

One Spouse resides Abroad - €51.30

Both Spouses reside Abroad - €51.30