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Civil wedding at Murcia City Council

The City Council holds civil weddings in the Casa Consistorial (City Hall), officiated by the mayor or a councillor they delegate. Beforehand, the marriage file (expediente matrimonial) must be processed at the Registro Civil (Civil Registry) or before a notary.

Who: Couples who have started, or have had approved, the marriage authorisation file.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Casarse por lo civil en el Ayuntamiento de Murcia).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Fee for holding a civil marriage (Ordenanza Fiscal 1.9, tax bylaw): 201,85 €; 50% reduction if either partner is a registered jobseeker

What you need

  • Application requesting a date
  • Copy of the valid DNI of both partners and of two adult witnesses
  • Proof that the marriage file is being processed or has been approved
  • Proof of payment of the fee

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Process the file at the Registro Civil (by appointment on the judicial online office) or before a notary
  2. 2Pay the municipal ceremony fee
  3. 3Submit the application at the Oficina de Matrimonios Civiles (civil marriages office, Glorieta de España) to set the date and time
  4. 4Attend the ceremony with the two witnesses
Book an appointment

Where

  • Municipal Civil Marriages Office (Casa Consistorial, City Hall)

    Glorieta de España, 1, 30004 Murcia

    010

  • Registro Civil de Murcia (Civil Registry; marriage file)

    Ciudad de la Justicia, Avenida de la Justicia s/n (Ronda Sur), Murcia

According to the City Council, ceremonies are usually held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, in alternate weeks; check availability at the office.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Civil wedding at Murcia City Council”?

According to the official information: Application requesting a date; Copy of the valid DNI of both partners and of two adult witnesses; Proof that the marriage file is being processed or has been approved and Proof of payment of the fee.

How much does “Civil wedding at Murcia City Council” cost?

According to the official page: Fee for holding a civil marriage (Ordenanza Fiscal 1.9, tax bylaw): 201,85 €; 50% reduction if either partner is a registered jobseeker.

Where is it done?

It is done in person; it is handled by Murcia City Council (Ayuntamiento de Murcia). In person: Municipal Civil Marriages Office (Casa Consistorial, City Hall) (Glorieta de España, 1, 30004 Murcia); Registro Civil de Murcia (Civil Registry; marriage file) (Ciudad de la Justicia, Avenida de la Justicia s/n (Ronda Sur), Murcia).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Couples who have started, or have had approved, the marriage authorisation file.

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