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# Getting Married in Greece: CNI or Statutory Declaration?

Quick answer

For Greece the standard British proof is a Certificate of No Impediment from your local register office: £46.50 per person from 6 April 2026, plus 28 days’ notice, usually with an FCDO apostille. We do not sell CNIs. Some municipalities also ask for a statutory declaration as extra evidence.

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Skip InstantDeedPoll for the main Greece instrument: get a Certificate of No Impediment from your register office (£46.50 notice from 6 April 2026). Use us only if the local authority also asks for a statutory declaration.

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## What is the standard document route for Greece?

Greece is a non-Commonwealth destination, so the UK’s Certificate of No Impediment system applies: give 28 days’ notice at your local register office, pay £46.50, collect the CNI, then have it apostilled by the FCDO. Some municipalities also request a statutory declaration of single status — our [£14.99 tailored PDF](/single-status-declaration/) covers that variant.

## What if I have been married before?

You will need your decree absolute (or late spouse’s death certificate) for both the register office and any statutory declaration. In the declaration you state that the previous marriage was dissolved by decree absolute or ended by death, with the date.

## What is the exact document I need for Greece?

For Greece, skip InstantDeedPoll for the main instrument: get a Certificate of No Impediment from your local register office. The notice fee is £46.50 per person in England and Wales from 6 April 2026 (SI 2026/233), plus 28 days’ notice, then often an FCDO apostille. A statutory declaration is only extra evidence if the local authority asks.

Planning elsewhere? See our guides for [Cyprus](/freedom-to-marry/cyprus/), [Spain](/freedom-to-marry/spain/), [Italy](/freedom-to-marry/italy/), [Malta](/freedom-to-marry/malta/).

## Do I need an apostille for Greece?

Documents used in Greece usually need an FCDO apostille after they are signed. GOV.UK legalisation fees, checked 13 August 2026: £45 per document for a standard paper apostille plus courier or postage, or £35 for an e-Apostille where the document type is eligible. GRO certificates cannot take an e-Apostille. Confirm which type the local authority wants before you apply.

## Sources and further reading

- [GOV.UK — getting married abroad](https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad)
- [Statutory Declarations Act 1835 (legislation.gov.uk)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/5-6/62)

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## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a CNI or a statutory declaration for Greece?+

The CNI is the standard route for non-Commonwealth destinations like Greece: £46.50 at your local register office after 28 days’ notice. Some Greek municipalities also ask for a statutory declaration as supporting evidence — confirm with yours.

### How long does the CNI take for Greece?+

Allow for the 28-day notice period at the register office, plus FCDO apostille time afterwards. Start at least three months before the wedding.

### Do documents for Greece need an apostille?+

Generally yes — Greek authorities typically require an FCDO apostille on the CNI (and on any statutory declaration) so they recognise the UK signatures.