To enter into a marriage, the spouses must submit a joint written declaration. in the e-money register, a civil registry office, a notary or a notary's office. clergy who has the right to marry. The place of marriage is not linked to the place of residence of the spouses. Read more about marriage from the national portal.
Marriage at Valga municipality government
In order to register your marriage, you must present a joint written declaration of marriage in person. If the marital status details of both spouses are entered in the population register and they have lived in Estonia for at least 6 months immediately prior to submitting the marriage application, the application can also be submitted to the local authority in the county centre. in the e-money register.
Marriage declaration for same-sex couples getting married
Please bring:
- identity documents
- a birth certificate, if there is no record of the couple's birth in the population register.
- a document divorcing a previously married person, the death certificate of the spouse or a decree of annulment of the marriage, if these details are not in the civil register.
- if necessary, a court order extending the legal capacity of a spouse who is an adult with limited legal capacity.
- marriage certificate (only if the spouse's place of residence is abroad or if the spouse has lived in Estonia for less than 6 months).
- a document certifying the alien's lawful stay in Estonia, if the alien is a citizen of the European Union or a member of his or her family.
State fees:
- Marriage registration - €70
- Issuing a first marriage certificate - free of charge
- Issue of a duplicate marriage certificate - €20
Payment of the State fee:
- Beneficiary: Ministry of Finance
- Swedbank EE932200221023778606
- SEB Bank EE891010220034796011
- Luminor Bank EE701700017001577198
- Reference number: 10294002000147
Write the names and the drawing up of the marriage certificate on the payment declaration. The state fee can also be paid in cash at Valga municipality.
Time and place of marriage
The date and time of marriage registration is agreed when the application is submitted The marriage can be contracted between 1 and 6 months after the marriage application is submitted. In the municipality of Valga, marriages are performed at the municipality hall (Puiestee 8, Valga) and at the Valga Town Hall (Kesk 11, Valga).
When registering at the Town Hall, a hall fee of €50 will be added to the registration fee from Monday to Thursday, and €90 on Friday and Saturday. For ceremonies outside the Town Hall, a fee of €295 per event plus €0.30 per km will be charged by arrangement..
See also: charging fees for the conclusion of a marriage contract
Married couples can receive guests at the Valga Town Hall
Valga Municipality offers married couples the possibility to rent a room on the second floor of the Valga Town Hall for the reception of guests immediately after the marriage registration. The room can accommodate a maximum of 20 people. The fee for one hour is €40 and includes only the use of the room. Party catering can be ordered by the client. If you wish to use the room, you must notify the municipality at least two weeks before the date of the marriage.
On the wedding day
On the day of the wedding, the bride and groom are kindly requested to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the agreed time. You should bring valid identity documents and rings if you wish. A reasonable amount of time (up to 1 hour, depending on the number of guests) will be scheduled for each couple, which will include the marriage ceremony, congratulations and photos. The marriage is considered to have taken place from the moment the 'yes' is said. The marriage is entered in the civil register. If the couple so wish, a marriage certificate is issued.
Additional options:
- hiring a photographer
- music subscription
- those getting married have the option to bring their preferred musical background to the ceremony (please let us know in advance).
Determination of a financial relationship
When a marriage is concluded, it is also important to determine the property status of the spouses. In the marriage contract, the spouses declare whether they wish their property relations to be governed by the rules of community of property, equalisation of property gains or community of property. More info:Property rights of spouses
Issue of marriage certificate
If an Estonian citizen or Estonian resident wishes to marry abroad, they must follow the requirements of the country where they wish to marry. For example, a marriage certificate may be required. In Estonia, the certificate is issued by the local authority in the county centre (Valga rural municipality), by the Tallinn Civil Status Office or by an Estonian consular officer in the area where the marriage is to take place. The document certifying the marriage abroad must be submitted to the civil status office in Estonia within one month of the marriage so that the necessary changes can be made in the population register.
Applying for a marriage certificate through Valga municipality:
- to apply for a certificate, you must submit an application
- send the digitally signed application by e-mail to. valga@valga.ee
- to submit an application, you can come to the Valga municipality administration
Application for a marriage certificate
Documents required on arrival:
- a valid identity document.
State fees:
- Issue of a marriage certificate - 20 euros
Payment:
- Beneficiary: Ministry of Finance
- Swedbank EE932200221023778606
- SEB Bank EE891010220034796011
- Luminor Bank EE701700017001577198
- Reference number: 10294002000147
The payment should be accompanied by the name of the person and the words "Issue of marriage certificate". It is also possible to pay the state fee in cash at Valga municipality.
