Getting married in Israel.
To get married in Israel, you will have to go through many authorities. And if one of the spouses is not a citizen of Israel, there will be even more obstacles.
Israel is the only country in the West that has two courts: civil and religious. This creates conflicting situations.
1.Rabbinic marriage — for this the newlyweds must be citizens of Israel and Jewish.
2.Church marriage — the bride and groom are both Christians.
3.Consular marriage — this is registered at the embassies of the countries whose citizens are getting married
4.Marriage abroad — if the bride and groom cannot perform a rabbinic marriage. Ideal for this: Montenegro and Cyprus and the Czech Republic
In Israel, only Jews can marry, and a representative of the religion to which the newlyweds belong performs the registration. Also in Israel, mixed couples cannot marry when one of the couple is not Jewish.
In 2010, a law was passed allowing couples who do not profess one of the recognized religions, as well as non-religious couples, to marry.
To do so, one must:
-The expectant spouses have lived permanently in Israel for at least three years.
-Be over the age of 18.
-Were not related by blood.
In that case, they may petition the Marriage Registrar at the Ministry of Justice in Israel. If the courts confirm that the bride and groom do not belong to a religion recognized in Israel, then the couple will be able to register their marriage.
Where can I register my marriage quickly?
The easiest and fastest way for newlyweds, one of whom is an Israeli citizen, we suggest that you consider registering your marriage outside of Israel. For example, in Montenegro, the Czech Republic, Cyprus or Russia.
If you want to register your marriage in Israel, we can offer you a wedding ceremony or a symbolic wedding ceremony.
Registration costs start at $15,000.
This cost includes:
Site selection for the ceremony
Photographer up to 4 hours (processing and color correction of photos)
Video operator, up to 4 hours (editing video clip for 3-4 minutes, instarolik for 1 minute)
Makeup artist-hairdresser (rehearsal the day before)
Russian speaking host of the ceremony
Ceremony coordinator
Wedding agency fee
Extra fee:
Place for the ceremony
Decor and floristics
Transportation
Musical accompaniment
The marriage registration process in Israel typically takes 45-60 days from start to finish. Based on our 15 years of experience handling marriage registrations in Israel, we recommend starting the process at least three months before your intended wedding date to avoid any delays.
For marriage registration in Israel with a non-citizen spouse, you'll need original birth certificates, proof of single status from their home country, passport copies, and photos of both partners. These documents must be apostilled or authenticated by the relevant authorities, and we recommend having them translated to Hebrew by a certified translator.
Currently, Israel does not perform or recognize same-sex marriages within the country. However, same-sex marriages performed abroad can be recognized by Israeli authorities for certain civil matters, and our team can guide you through the process of registering a foreign marriage certificate.
Yes, for a marriage to be legally recognized through the Rabbinate in Israel, both partners must be Jewish according to Orthodox Jewish law. We can help verify your eligibility and guide you through the religious documentation process, or suggest alternative solutions if needed.
The first step for marriage registration in Israel is to open a file at the local Rabbinate office in your area of residence. Our experienced team can assist you in choosing the right office, preparing all necessary documentation, and scheduling your initial appointment.
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