A romantic wedding in the Czech Republic... the stuff that dreams are made of! If you are planning on getting married in the Czech Republic, there are several legal hoops to jump through. The key to success, as always, is good research and preparation.
Always check with your embassy well in advance for up-to-date requirements. Many embassies recommend that you arrange your Czech wedding through a professional agency, but here are some guidelines if you choose to do-it-yourself.
Documents
The following documents may be required:
- Passports
- Birth certificates - long form including names of parents
- Evidence of termination of all previous marriages – previous marriage certificates, final divorce decrees, annulment decrees or death certificates
- Certificates of no impediment
- Evidence of legal immigration status in Czech Republic – available from the Foreigner’s Police at Olsanska 2, Prague 3, Zizkov
Certificates of No Impediment - Generally available from consular offices in the Czech Republic and registry offices in home countries. These certificates are not available in some countries including the U.S. In such cases, Czech authorities normally accept affidavits of residence and marital status, sworn before a consular officer in the Czech Republic, from these citizens.
All civil documents should be originals endorsed with an Apostille Stamp.
All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by official translations into Czech. A list of translation services in the U.S. and the Czech Republic is available here. A list of authorized interpreters is available at the court in Prague.
Submit Documents to City Hall
The marriage application should be obtained from the local City Hall (Městský urad or Obvodní urad). If you plan to be married in Prague, you should appear at the Old Town City Hall to pick up the marriage application form. Return the completed application with all other required documents at least 14 days before the intended date of marriage.
For further information, please contact the Old Town City Hall:
Matrika for Prague 1
(District Office in Prague 1)
Vodičkova 18, Praha 1
Phone: 2 210 97 111
