Marriage registration in Georgia

Georgia is one of the simplest countries for foreigners to marry officially: registration at the Public Service Hall usually takes place on the same day, in 2 to 3 hours, and it is a common route for mixed couples (for example Iranian and European). But whether the marriage is valid in Iran depends on meeting Iranian legal conditions and registering it.

Documents required

• Both passports with a certified (notarised) Georgian translation
• For divorced or widowed applicants: a legalised divorce decree or death certificate
• Minimum age 18 (no exceptions)

Steps

1. Certified translation and legalisation of documents
2. Apply at the Public Service Hall and set a time (basic registration is free; a ceremony costs about GEL 150–250)
3. Register the marriage and receive the marriage certificate
4. Legalise the certificate at Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iranian embassy for use in Iran

Validity in Iran

• Iran is not party to the Apostille Convention; documents must go through consular legalisation.
• The marriage is not registered in Iran automatically and must be registered or re-performed through the Iranian embassy.
• An Iranian woman marrying a foreign man needs government permission, and a Muslim woman's marriage to a non-Muslim man is not recognised in Iran.

Divorce

A consensual divorce with no minor children and no property dispute is possible at the Public Service Hall (with a reflection period of about 1 month); otherwise through the courts.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to marry in Georgia?

With documents ready, registration usually happens on the same day, in 2 to 3 hours.

Is a marriage in Georgia valid in Iran?

It is not registered automatically; if Iranian legal conditions are met, it can be registered through the Iranian embassy.

Does marrying in Georgia give residence?

A marriage between two foreigners gives no residence; the spouse of a Georgian citizen can get family residence.

Position as of October 2026. Imperial handles marriage registration and certified translation in Tbilisi.