How long does the marriage procedure take?

The time varies depending on whether the marriage takes place in court or at a notary's office, as well as the time of year in which the marriage is to take place. On average a court marriage can take a little over 1 month and a notary marriage can take 15 to 20 days. However, it is important to bear in mind that many people like to get married during the mid or end of the year holidays, so if you plan to get married at that time it is best to check with the notary's office beforehand about the availability of the agenda. If you intend to get married in a court of law, bear in mind that they have holidays between the 20th of December and the 10th of January and that they are not open to the public on working days during Easter week.