6 February 2026

Notary services for a Malta wedding in 2026

A Malta wedding is the dream of many people, but there is a lot to consider before you can have one. Not only do you have to plan the wedding, but you need to get your documents ready too. Read our blog to find out why you need a Notary Public to go to Malta.

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Malta is a beautiful Mediterranean island country with a lot of historical ties to the UK since the 19th century. Due to these ties, Malta has become a destination for many British people to visit or even move to.

With the historical links between our two countries combined with Mediterranean sun and sea, it is no wonder that many people plan to have a Malta wedding.

As you will already know, there are many aspects to planning a wedding, from deciding on the venue, to the decorations, food, and inviting your guests. However, there are some less glamorous but just as important things that you will need to consider as well, particularly if you want to get married in Malta or another country.

One area we can help you with is the notarisation and legalisation of your important documents. If you do not get these processes done, then you will not be able to use your documents in Malta, which means you will not be able to get married there.

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We can then book your appointment at one of our convenient offices in London, Manchester or Sheffield, or you can take advantage of our mobile notary service at a time and place that suits you.

Keep reading to find out about the types of documents that you will need to take with you to get married in Malta, and the ways in which we can help you as a Notary Public.

Prove you can get married

Like with all other countries, you will need to prove that you are able to get married before your Malta wedding.

Usually, you would be able to use a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) to prove this. However, the UK Government does not issue CNIs for use in Commonwealth countries, which Malta is a member of.

Instead of a CNI, you will need to get a Statutory Declaration drafted, stating that there is no reason you cannot get married, such as already being married. You can create one yourself, but it is better to get your documents drafted by a legal professional, such as a Notary Public like us. With our legal expertise, we have the knowledge to make sure that your Statutory Declaration meets the requirements of Malta.

The same will apply to your partner.

Additional documents you may need to provide as proof that you can get married are:

Decree absolute (if previously divorced)
Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate of past partner if widowed

General documents you will need to get married in Malta

Like any other country, there are several documents that you will need to prepare to provide if you want to get married in Malta. Many countries have similar document requirements, and Malta is no different.

Most of the documents will need to be notarised and all of them will need to be legalised with an apostille. We can help you with these processes.

Some of the documents you will need to provide are:

Full birth certificates of you and your partner
Passports
Passport sized photos
Passport copies of witnesses
Proof of name change (if you have a different name to your birth name)

Please note that there may be other documents that you may need to provide. Please check with the local authorities of where you are getting married to check what other documents you may require.

Other locations

If you are interested in exploring other locations to get married in, then we have a range of blogs on popular destinations for British people to get married in.

Our blogs on other wedding locations includes the following:

Additionally, the Government has a tool that you can use to see what requirements you may need to meet to get married in countries around the world, as well as guidance. However, it should be noted that the information for some countries is not exhaustive.

How we can help you with a Malta wedding

Whilst we cannot help you with the planning of your Malta wedding, we can help you get your documents ready so that you can use them in Malta to get married.

As we have previously mentioned most of your documents will need to be notarised, except for those issued by the General Registry Office. Once your documents have been notarised, they will need to be legalised with an apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Both processes are to authenticate that your documents are real so that they will be accepted by the authorities in Malta.

As we work closely with the FCDO, we can manage the entirety of this process for you. Visit our apostille packages page to learn more and see what apostille option suits you.

For our notarisation services, you can book an appointment at one of our offices in London, Manchester, or Sheffield. Alternatively, you can use our mobile notary service where our travelling Notary Public of England and Wales, Nathan Woodcock, goes to a convenient place of your choice.

Any appointments in our London office are carried out by our Notary Public of England Wales, Papia Kabir, who is based in Canary Wharf.

Get in touch today to discuss your needs with a helpful member of our team, so that you can be on your way to your Malta wedding.

Malta weddings FAQ

Can I have a same-sex wedding in Malta?

Yes. The requirements are the same.

How long before my wedding should I arrive in Malta?

It would be best to arrive two to three days before the wedding so that you can show your documents to the local authorities.

How many witnesses do I need?

To get married in Malta, you will need at least two witnesses who are aged 18 or over.

Will my documents need to be translated?

If your documents are in English, then they will not need to be translated. Malta’s official languages are Maltese and English, so they will be understood there.