The wedding

Where can the wedding take place?

The location can be one of the following communes:

• that of the domicile or residence of one of the future spouses,
• That of the domicile or residence of a relative of the future spouses.

When can marriages be celebrated?

The marriage may not be celebrated before 10 December.^th day following publication of the banns.

The day of the celebration is agreed with the Mairie.

Documents to be provided :

• Full copy of birth certificate
  • dated less than 3 months before the date of the wedding if issued in France
  • dated less than six months before the date of marriage if issued by a consulate
• An identity document issued by a public authority
• Proof of address or residence
• A certificate of celibacy or non remarriage for foreign nationals and a certificate of custom.
• Copy of the identity document of witnesses (witnesses must be of legal age; there must be at least 2 and no more than 4)
• A certificate from the notary if a marriage contract has been drawn up
• The forms given by the registrar and completed by the future spouses

Where can I collect and submit my marriage application?

At the Civil Status Department at the Town Hall, 1 rue de la Marianne.

When can I collect and submit my marriage application?

• Applications can be collected every day from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
• Full applications can only be submitted by appointment.

Deadlines for submitting applications

The complete application must be submitted :

• 30 days before the wedding date if the future spouses are of French nationality
• 45 days before the wedding if the spouses are foreign nationals or domiciled abroad