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What can I say about this team other than there is no way I would have been able to do this without them. They put us in touch with the Registrars’ office so we could have the paperwork to make it all legal. I can’t thank them enough for how smooth and easy getting married abroad was.
Laurie & Christopher – Utah

Planning an Irish elopement can be simple!

Making your Irish elopement legally binding might sound complicated—but with the right guidance, it’s actually simple and stress-free.

We specialize in helping couples from the U.S. and Canada navigate the marriage license process, so your destination elopement in Ireland is fully legal and worry-free.

Think you have to travel to Ireland months in advance? Think again! This is simply NOT TRUE. Couples living outside Ireland don’t need to arrive three months early. With our help, you can submit your marriage registration remotely, then meet the Registrar just a few days before your wedding. It’s easy, stress-free, and keeps the focus where it belongs—on celebrating your love in the most magical way.

Let us handle the paperwork, so you can focus on your dream wedding. Ready to make it official?

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Working with Eloping in Ireland made planning our destination elopement so easy and stress-free! They walked us through the steps to ensuring a legal wedding in Ireland. I would recommend this company over and over again for anybody looking to wed in Ireland.
Brittany & Robert – Toronto

How to get started on a legal Irish elopement wedding

Step 1: Your Elopement Information

First things first—let’s lock in your date, venue, and officiant!

Step 2: Connect With the Irish Registrar

Up next, you’ll chat with the marriage registrar in Ireland—they’ll explain what’s needed for the legal side.

Step 3: Let’s Get Your Marriage Application Submitted

Don’t worry if you’re not living in Ireland—your marriage application can be submitted remotely, so there’s no need to travel here to get it done.

Step 4: Pay Your Legal & Paperwork Fees

The legal and paperwork fee is €220, payable directly to the Registrar’s Office. This covers everything, including your official marriage certificate.

At Eloping in Ireland, we know all the ins and outs of planning legal Irish elopements for couples from all over! Need help with the paperwork? Our team will make your marriage license application super easy and totally stress-free.

What you need to make it official in Ireland

Grab these docs before you start your marriage license application.
Marriage License Ireland

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Passport (must be in date)

  • If either of you is divorced, you’ll need the original final decrees in respect of all previous divorces.

  • If either of you is widowed, you’ll need the death certificate of the previous spouse and the civil marriage certificate for the first marriage.

  • If either of you had a previous civil partnership dissolved, you’ll need the original final decree of dissolution in respect of all previous registered civil partnerships.

  • If either of you is a surviving civil partner, you’ll need the death certificate of the civil partner and the civil partnership certificate.

  • Additional documentation may be required in some cases (e.g., divorce granted outside the State), and the registrar will advise what is required in each case.

  • If either of you is a foreign national, you’ll need proof of immigration status documentation (must be in date). A ‘foreign national’ means a person who is neither an Irish citizen nor a citizen of a member state.

Additional details required:

  • The intended date of marriage

  • Names and dates of birth of the two witnesses (Eloping in Ireland can provide two witnesses if a couple has no guests)

  • Details of the proposed solemniser and venue

  • PPS Number / Public Service Card / Social Security Number (where applicable)

Documents required when the notification process is complete:

  • Declarations of no impediment: These are given to the couple by the registrar when they are giving notification and should be signed by the couple in the registrar’s presence.

  • Marriage Registration Form (MRF): This is the couple’s civil license to marry, issued to the couple by the registrar at the meeting with them. It is a crucial document—your marriage cannot be civilly registered without it. You must bring this with you to be signed during your wedding ceremony.

Frequently asked questions

When getting married in Ireland, what type of ceremony can we have?

The 2 most popular ceremony choices are civil (legalities in Ireland) and symbolic (legalities in your home country).

If we have a legally-binding civil ceremony in Ireland will our marriage be legal in our home country?

Yes. If you receive your marriage certificate in Ireland, you will be recognized as being legally married in your home country, too.

If we choose to have a legally-binding civil ceremony in Ireland, will we require witnesses?

Yes, you’ll require two witnesses over the age of 18. We can provide these as part of your elopement package (if you have no guests or no guests age 18+).

How far in advance do we need to submit our paperwork?

In Ireland, marriage paperwork must be submitted at least 3 months before your wedding; in Northern Ireland, it’s 28 days. The best part? You can submit everything remotely—no need to travel until just before your big day.

When getting married in Ireland, will we need to travel there ahead of our wedding to submit our notification to the registrar in advance?

If you are having a legally-binding civil ceremony, we can arrange for you to meet with the Registrar in Ireland 2–5 working days before your wedding. You do not have to travel any earlier, as everything else can be completed remotely. If you are having a symbolic ceremony, you can arrive on any date.

Are the legal process & paperwork for a legally-binding civil ceremony expensive?

No, the total cost for this is only €220, which is payable directly to the Registrar.

Can we personalize our ceremony in any way?

Of course! The celebrant will work closely with you to create a beautiful and intimate ceremony which you can personalize with your own readings, prayers, poems, or vows. It’s also possible to include a traditional Celtic handfasting or any other marriage ritual, if desired.

Let’s make your love official

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