Marriage Affidavits
If you are planning to marry in Gibraltar, you are required to complete a Marriage Affidavit—a sworn statement confirming specific personal information in support of your marriage application—which must be sworn or affirmed before a Commissioner for Oaths.
How We Can Help With Marriage Affidavits
We are always available for walk-ins but we recommend booking an appointment in advance.
As part of the marriage process in Gibraltar, you must attend the Marriage Section at the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs with all your original documents for verification. Once your documents have been reviewed, you will be issued with the required affidavits, which must then be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
Why Might You Need a Marriage Affidavit?
Marriage Affidavits form part of the supporting documentation required by the Marriage Registrar and the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs for couples wishing to marry in Gibraltar.
Required Documents
The documents required to witness & certify Marriage Affidavits include:
- Valid passport or ID card
- The Marriage Affidavits completed by the Marriage Registrar at the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs
- Supporting documents required for your particular circumstances
Turnaround Time
Marriage Affidavits are witnessed during your appointment, provided all required information and identification are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If your signature needs to be witnessed by our Commissioner for Oaths, you must attend in person with valid photographic identification. This allows us to verify your identity before witnessing your signature.
Yes. If you do not already have an Authority Letter, we can prepare one based on your requirements. Simply provide us with the relevant details, and we will draft the document for your review before it is signed.
Yes. If you have already prepared your own Authority Letter, you are welcome to bring it to your appointment. We will review it to ensure it is suitable for witnessing, although we cannot advise on its legal effectiveness or whether it meets the specific requirements of the organisation requesting it.
Most Authority Letters can be prepared and witnessed during a single appointment, provided you bring the required identification and all the necessary information. If a document needs to be drafted from scratch, additional time may be required.
An Authority Letter does not usually have a standard expiry date unless one is stated within the document or required by the receiving organisation. Some organisations or authorities may only accept recently signed letters, so it is advisable to check their specific requirements.
Many Authority Letters are intended for use outside Gibraltar. However, acceptance depends on the requirements of the country, organisation, or authority receiving the document. Some jurisdictions may require additional certification, such as an Apostille or legalisation. We can advise you if further authentication may be needed.
