Marriage

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During a first visit to the Marriage Office (at least 3 months before the date of the marriage), one of the future couple has to appear with an ID card. A list of required documents and the time period will be established. The register office records in Belgium, necessary for the file, are collected by the administration of the City of Brussels.

Expenses

The payment of these expenses must be made in cash.

• Wedding book: 23,50 euro
• Ceremonies in the City hall: these ceremonies are free if they take place on Friday and Saturday morning. For ceremonies between 12 am and 1:40 pm, expenses amount to 250 euro, the inner courtyard and the balcony are then available for the couple.

The waiting period

As soon as the municipal administration has all the necessary documents, it will establish the wedding statement and, at least 15 days later, the marriage can be celebrated.

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