When couples decide to marry, it is important that they follow the wedding requirements to make their union legally binding. Getting married in Ireland can be complicated, but no impossible. Here are some tips to help you with this:
Three Month's Notice
To marry in Ireland, the parties must be able to give a three months' notice of their wedding. This must be given to the registrar for the district in which the parties wish to be married. Occasionally, there are exceptions, but they must be applied for at the Circuit Family Court Office or the High Court Office. This application is free of charge.
Residency
Whether for a religious ceremony or civil marriage, residency is a requirement, as well as at least one visit to Ireland prior to the actual ceremony. Of course, both parties must be over eighteen years old on the actual wedding day to be married in Ireland. In addition, you must have the capacity to marry. That means, you must have the capacity to understand what marriage means and that you must freely consent to the union.
If the couple chooses to get married without a license, the residency requirement will then be shortened, but the waiting period is longer. A notice will be served on the eighth day, but the marriage cannot be held until twenty-two days later. These requirements are only applicable to the county of Dublin. Interested parties who are planning to marry somewhere need to ask about the residency requirement in the district of their choice.
Registrars
Both parties must make an appointment with the registrar in the county where they would like to get married. They must submit all necessary documents, which include: Birth Certificate; if divorced, a Copy of the Divorce Absolute and Birth Certificate. There are two sets of registrars- one for Roman Catholic marriages and another for Protestant and/or civil marriages. After making the registration, the planning of the ceremony may begin.
Changes to your Status after your marriage
The couples must be aware that by getting married, different areas of their lives may be affected. These aspects include: insurance and pensions, inheritance, presumption of paternity and taxation.
Getting married is an exciting event of one's life and also a very serious commitment. Couples need to be aware of the marriage ceremony procedures and requirements that they need to do and submit. Most importantly, couples should understand that a marriage would affect their legal status.
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