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# Getting Married in Spain: CNI and Documents You Need

Quick answer

For Spain, British nationals normally prove freedom to marry with a Certificate of No Impediment — £46.50 per person from 6 April 2026 after 28 days’ notice — then an FCDO apostille. We do not sell CNIs. Spanish requirements vary by region, so confirm the list with the local civil registry early.

Who should skip this

Skip InstantDeedPoll for the main Spain 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 document chain for Spain?

Passport → Certificate of No Impediment (£46.50, 28-day notice at your register office) → FCDO apostille → the local civil registry. If previously married, add your decree absolute or death certificate. Spain’s regional registries interpret requirements differently, so get their written list before paying for anything.

## Where does a statutory declaration fit for Spain?

Occasionally a registry asks for additional sworn evidence of single status — in that case a statutory declaration before a solicitor or notary (statutory £5 fee) with an apostille is the instrument. Our [single status declaration](/single-status-declaration/) is £14.99 and covers never-married, divorced and widowed variants.

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

For Spain, 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/), [Greece](/freedom-to-marry/greece/), [Italy](/freedom-to-marry/italy/), [Malta](/freedom-to-marry/malta/).

## Do I need an apostille for Spain?

Documents used in Spain 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)

Good to know

## Frequently asked questions

### What documents do I need to marry in Spain?+

Typically: your passport, Certificate of No Impediment, and if previously married your decree absolute or late spouse’s death certificate — with an FCDO apostille on the CNI. Spain’s requirements vary by region, so confirm with the local civil registry.

### Can I use a statutory declaration instead of a CNI for Spain?+

The CNI is the standard route for non-Commonwealth destinations like Spain. A statutory declaration may be requested as supporting evidence in some cases, but it does not replace the CNI.

### How far ahead should I start the Spanish paperwork?+

At least three months: 28 days’ notice for the CNI, apostille processing time, and any regional variations all add up.