Consular Marriage Registration

Documentation

Comments

1

Marriage registration form

The form must be completed before coming for the appointment and signed by the declarant.

2

Original and photocopy of the Syrian marriage certificate

The document's full form must be submitted. It must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by a sworn translator.

Please note: if the marriage certificate has been issued in a country other than Syria, click here to learn how to proceed.

3

Original and photocopy of the marriage agreement

Must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by a sworn translator.

4

Original and photocopy of the prenuptial agreement (if existent)

A prenuptial agreement drawn up in Syria must be presented if it existent. The agreement has to be legalized and translated.

5

Original and photocopy of the Brazilian spouse's documents

The following documents shall be accepted:

The following document, dependent on the applicant's marital status before marriage, must also be submitted:

1. If single: Brazilian birth certificate, issued no more than six months ago; or
2. If divorced: Brazilian marriage certificate, issued no more than six months ago, containing the divorce entry; or
3. If widowed: Brazilian marriage certificate, issued no more than six months ago, containing the death entry of the late spouse.

6

Original and photocopy of the foreign spouse's documents

The following documents must be submitted:

1. Valid passport; and
2. Birth certificate or another identification document which contains the parents' full names; and
3. Declaration stating one has never been married to a Brazilian national. The declaration is not required if the marriage certificate states that the spouse's marital status at the time of the marriage was "single". In all other cases, or if the certificate does not mention the marital status of the foreign spouse at the time of the marriage, it is necessary to present the declaration, which must be signed at the Embassy. In the event the foreign spouse cannot be present, a solicitor or a notary public must certify one's signature, which must then be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated.

If divorced, the following documents must also be submitted:

• Decree absolute or official divorce document, if the former spouse is a foreign national; or
• Brazilian marriage certificate with the divorce entry; or original divorce decree, if the former spouse is Brazilian.

If widowed, the late spouse's death certificate must also be submitted.

Please note: if the birth/divorce/death certificates have been issued in a country other than Syria, click here to learn how to proceed.

7

Original and photocopy of a document attesting the change of name due to marriage (if this is the case)

If the spouse(s) changed their name(s) due to marriage and the marriage certificate does not bring this information, the spouse(s) must present a valid official identification document containing the new name adopted.

8

Family civil record

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

The document must be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by sworn translator. 

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

The document must be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by sworn translator. 

 According to Law 14.534/23, all Brazilian citizens must present a CPF number in order to request public services. If you don't have a CPF, please click here for more details about how to request one.