21 May 2025

Useful Greek wedding notary services

Greece is one of the top destinations for British people to visit for a holiday. As a result, it is also popular for weddings. If you would like a Mediterranean wedding in Greece, then read our blog to see why you need the help of a Notary Public such as us.

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There is something for everyone in Greece, with its beautiful scenery, great food, sunny weather, and rich history. It is no wonder that many people want to have a Greek wedding and spend one of the most special days of their lives there.

If you are planning on joining the list of many happy people who have got married in Greece, then there are many things you will need to consider for your Greek wedding. Alongside the usual things like the choice of venue, how many guests, what to wear and all of the rest, there are some less glamorous but just as important things you will need to think about.

For example, you will need to get some documents ready to take with you so that you can get married in Greece. These documents will need to be notarised and legalised, which is something that we can help you with.

We will take you through some of the important documents that you may need to get ready to take with you, and tell you the ways in which we can help you. For answers to any simple questions you may have, read to the bottom to find our FAQ.

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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.

Before you do anything else, you have to prove that you can get married.

If you are in the UK, you can prove that you are able to get married by getting a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI). This document acts as proof that there is nothing impeding you from marrying your partner, such as already being married to someone else.

To get a CNI, you will need to contact a UK Register Office and inform them you need the certificate to get married in Greece.

Once you have your certificate, it will need to be notarised and legalised by a Notary Public. This is something that our expert Notary Public of England and Wales, Nathan Woodcock, can assist you with.

Although Greece should accept your CNI, please make sure that you contact the local authorities of where you are getting married within Greece, or the person carrying out your wedding, so that you can check if it will be accepted. Also, you should ask how long before the wedding the certificate must be issued.

You and your partner’s names will need to be on the CNI. The name must match the ones on your passports.

Finally, you should also contact the local authorities to see if there are any other documents you will need to provide so that you can get married.

Visit our guide to the Certificate of No Impediment to learn more about this important document.

Marrying a non-British citizen

If you are marrying a British citizen, then much of the advice in here will apply to them. However, if you are marrying a non-British citizen, then whilst some of the advice here will be relevant, there may be some details that are different.

For example, they may be from a country that does not have a Certificate of No Impediment, but has something similar. They should use this document instead.

Your partner should contact their country’s embassy in Greece to see what extra documents that they may need to provide.

How we can help you

To achieve your dream of having a Greek wedding, you will need the assistance of a Notary Public such as us. We can notarise all of your important documents, and then get them an apostille so that they are accepted in Greece as valid documents.

You can contact us by phone, email or our website chatbox to talk to a member of our helpful team about your notary needs.

Then, you can book an appointment with Nathan. It can take place at one of our offices in London, Manchester, or Sheffield. Alternatively, you can use our mobile notary service to book your appointment at a place of your own choice, such as your home, office, a café, or somewhere else suitable.

Once your documents have been notarised, we can then manage the process of getting an apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for you. We offer a standard apostille service, and a fast-track option. Visit our apostille packages page to learn more and help you decide what is best for you.

Also, to use our translation services, just tell our team in your initial contact with them so that we can then manage that whole process for you.

Get in touch with us today for all your notary needs so that you can have your Greek wedding.

Greek weddings FAQ

Can I have a same-sex wedding?

Yes. As of February 2024, Greece legalised same-sex marriage, and the requirements are essentially the same.

How long before the wedding should I arrive in Greece?

Make sure that you arrive in Greece two to four days before your wedding so that you have time to present your documents to the local authorities.

How long does a CNI last for?

Greece accepts CNIs from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland regardless of how long it has been since they were issued. However, Greece only accepts Scottish ones for three months after they have been issued.

Will my documents need to be notarised?

Yes, your documents will need to be notarised before they can be accepted in Greece. We can do this for you.

Will my documents need to be translated?

Yes, you will need to get your documents translated into Greek. We can help you with this.

Getting married in other countries

Are you just researching what the documents for a Greek wedding are, and have not yet decided if you want to get married there yet? Have you got other countries in mind?

If this is the case, then visit our other wedding blogs to learn about our services and the documents needed to get married in the following countries that British people love to go to: