PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL WEDDING AT THE TOWN HALL (Foreign Citizens)
The Municipality of Noto strongly recommends that foreign couples rely on a local agency to assist with the administrative procedures. Most importantly, this includes obtaining the “Nulla Osta” (Certificate of No Impediment) issued by the relevant consular authorities (which must be translated and legalized), as well as providing a sworn interpreter.
Required Documents and Conditions
A foreign citizen wishing to celebrate a civil marriage in Italy must submit a declaration issued by the competent authority of their country stating that there are no legal impediments to the marriage, according to the laws of their country.
This declaration must be legalized, unless international agreements between Italy and the foreigner's country of origin provide for an exemption.
The document must include:
Full name and surname
Place and date of birth
Current residence
Marital status
If the foreign country does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions, it is still necessary to submit a consular certificate confirming the person's freedom to marry under the laws of their own country.
If the Certificate of No Impediment is issued by the local authority in the country of origin, it must be:
Legalized by the Italian Consulate in that country
Accompanied by an official Italian translation, either certified by the same consulate or sworn in Italy at the court clerk’s office or civil status office, pursuant to Art. 22 of Presidential Decree 396/2000.
Additional Requirements
At least 20 days before the wedding, a copy of the passports (or ID documents) of both spouses and witnesses must be sent to the Municipality of Noto via email at:
📧 protocollo@comunenoto.legalmail.it
A payment of €120.00 must be made by the couple to the Municipality of Noto as a celebration fee.
Bank details:
Account number: 11573961
Account holder: Tesoreria Comune di Noto Unicredit S.p.A.
Reason for payment: “Oneri di Celebrazione Rito”
An additional €500.00 must be paid to the wedding venue, which will in turn transfer this amount to the Municipality of Noto.
Payment Confirmation
After making the payments, please send proof of payment to:
📧 PEC: finanzatributi@comunenoto.legalmail.it
📧 Email: finanza@comune.noto.sr.it
📧 CC: statocivile@comune.noto.sr.it
Ceremony Celebrant
The civil wedding will be officiated by an official from the Municipality of Noto.
If the couple wishes to have a friend or family member officiate the ceremony, this person must:
Be an Italian citizen
Be registered on the electoral roll
Be formally delegated by the Municipality of Noto
