Canadian Citizen Getting Married in Italy Paperwork requirements
- Canadian citizens to get married in Italy must present a sworn declaration called NULLA OSTA (also known as Certificate of non impediment) to the Registry Office of the city or town where the wedding will be performed.
- The Canadian Government does not issue the Nulla Osta, however the Canadian Embassy in Rome and the Consular General in Milan assist Canadian citizens preparing a declaration containing the relevant information needed by the Italian authorities.
- To obtain this document you must set up an appointment with the Canadian Authorities in Rome and swear an affidavit to the effect that there are no impediment to the proposed marriage.
- If the affidavit is made right in at the Canadian Embassy in Rome or the Consular General in Milan, the applicant should fill out an appropriate FORM A (we provide) and bring and present the following documents:
- Valid Canadian passport;
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or Certificate of Canadian Citizenship;
- Document issued by the competent Vital Statistics authorities in Canada confirming that no registration of marriage appears in their records (if obtainable);
- Complete details of the future spouse (full name, date and place of birth, residence, father's name and mother's maiden name;
- Final divorce decree or death certificate of previous spouse (if divorced or widowed);
- Parents' consent (if the person is under marriageable age);
The affidavit can also be sworn in front of a notary public in Canada or a consular official at Canadian Embassies or Consulates in other countries. In this case, you will need to complete a FORM B (we give you) and follow our instructions.
In this case all you have to do is send documents through correspondence and there is no need you to present personally in Milan or Rome to complete paperwork. It is very important that in addition to the form B, you have notarized also the other documents required (see list above). Once these documents are fully completed you can send them to Italy using a reliable courier to Rome or Milan:
CANADIAN EMBASSY - CONSULAR SECTION
Via Zara, 30
00198 ROME (ITALIA)
TEL. 06/445.98.1
FAX. 06/445.982.912 rome-cs@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL - CONSULAR SECTION
Via Vittor Pisani, 19
20124 MILAN (ITALIA)
TEL. 02.6758.1
FAX. 02.6758 3900
milan-cs@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Once the Nulla Osta has been issued it must be authenticated at the Prefettura (Law Court) – This is something we take care on your behalf.
Last step is presenting your Nulla Osta to the Registry office where the wedding will take place. Depending on the marriage location you choose you might be asked to present a declaration of Intent to marry before the civil registrar.
For further information we invite you to contact our office by e-mail or phone or the Canadian Embassy in Rome or Milan
