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ES Requirements for equal marriage in Colombia
For equal marriage in Colombia it is necessary, in the first place, to be Colombian or foreign couples with more than 6 months residence in the country and to present, before a Notary or Municipal Civil Court, a marriage request in which the following must be indicated: Full names of the persons making up the couple. Documents [...]
Where can I get married?
The civil marriage can be performed in a notary's office or in a municipal civil court. In both cases it has the same legal value and recognition. Differences in civil marriages Notary's office Municipal Civil Court Cost The Notary's office charges for its services. There is no charge for court proceedings. Time The time it takes to complete the [...]
What should I do if I face barriers to marriage?
If they tell you that same-sex marriage does not exist, that it is not possible to register your marriage because they do not have the format, they offer you a different form of marriage or they ask for more requirements that hinder the procedure: In case it is a Notary Office, you can change it for another one, present a right [...].
Which notaries do you recommend to get married?
After the ruling of the Constitutional Court in 2016, it became clear that all notary's offices and municipal civil courts are obliged to perform civil marriages for couples who so request, regardless of the sex of their partners. However, we still know of some notary's offices that have difficulties in performing the [...].
What are the legal benefits of marriage?
Being united, united or joined to a person through marriage, allows: The partner is a health beneficiary. In the event of the death of one of the partners, the surviving partner is entitled to receive the pension that the deceased had. Sons, daughters and sons born within the marriage are presumed [...].
Can I marry a foreign person in Colombia?
Yes, the marriage between a person with Colombian nationality and a foreigner can take place without any inconvenience. The only thing is that, in the case of the foreign person, in addition to the civil registry of birth, a certificate of unmarried status issued by the authority that certifies the civil status in the country of the foreigner must be provided.
If I am a foreigner and my partner is Colombian, can I apply for Colombian residency?
In Colombia, it is not possible to obtain residency as a first entry visa to the country, except in the case of a person who is a parent of a Colombian national by birth or a person who has renounced Colombian nationality[8]. In the case of married couples or couples with a union [...].
What is the minimum age to get married?
A person may marry from the age of 18, according to Law 2447 of 2025, which prohibits underage marriage.
What is the economic value of marriage?
The cost of the marriage varies according to the authority before which it is performed (court or notary's office), and according to the place (notary's office or reception hall). As an example, it can be said that a marriage celebrated before a notary and at the notary's office, for the year 2017, has a cost of around $200,000.
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's office 15 to 20 days. However, it is important to bear in mind that many people like to [...]
