Certificate of legal capacity to marry in Angola

Have you ever lived in the Netherlands?

Are you a Dutch citizen and do you live in the Netherlands or have you lived in the Netherlands? In that case, you must apply for a certificate of legal capacity to marry (verklaring van huwelijksbevoegdheid) from the municipality where you live or where you last lived. Were you a minor when you left the Netherlands? Then you must also apply at the municipality where you last lived. The certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

What documents do you need?

To apply for a certificate of legal capacity to marry, you need copies of the following documents:

• a valid Dutch identity document
• an extract from the register of births
• a civil status extract showing that you are not married. The extract may not be more than 12 months old
• a divorce certificate if you have previously been married

You may need to have the original documents legalised and translated. The rules vary per country.

What documents does your non-Dutch partner need?

When you apply for a certificate of legal capacity to marry, your non-Dutch partner needs copies of the following documents:

• a passport or another identity document

• an official document stating his or her address (this document varies from country to country)
• a declaration of unmarried status.

You may need to have the original documents legalised and translated. The rules vary per country.

How can you apply?

Please make an appointment via the online appointment system.

How much do you need to pay?

Check the overview of the consular fees in Angola for the price and means of payment at the embassy.

How long will it take?

The processing time of a consular declaration is 1 week. The embassy does not send declarations via mail.

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