How to register a civil marriage in Batumi: required documents, witness passports and translation costs

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TL;DR

For a marriage application at Batumi Public Service Hall, translations of two passports reportedly cost about GEL 100 at a notary. Witnesses need to bring original passports when applying, but passport translations were reportedly not required for them.

What the community said

Translations of two passports for marriage registration reportedly cost around GEL 100. They can be arranged through a notary, including one near the Public Service Hall.

36 days ago GEL 100; Public Service Hall

Submit the marriage application at the Public Service Hall and ask the information desk for a queue ticket for marriage registration. Allow extra time, as queues can be long.

36 days ago Public Service Hall

When the application is submitted, witnesses should bring their original passports. Based on the shared experience, translations of witnesses’ passports were not needed.

36 days ago Witnesses’ original passports

After receiving the marriage certificate, using it abroad may require an apostille through a notary and a translation of the certificate itself.

36 days ago Marriage certificate apostille