Marriage requirements
The following requirements apply in Estonia under the Family Law Act (PKS).
Age
Both parties must be at least 18 years old.
Free will
Marriage is entered into by the free will of both parties. Marriage is a personal act and cannot be performed through a representative.
Previous marriage
Neither party may already be married. Any previous marriage must have ended (divorce, death of spouse, or annulment).
Kinship
Marriage cannot be contracted between direct-line relatives or between siblings (including half-siblings).
Required documents
Identity documents (passport or ID card), application to the registry office. If necessary, a certificate of marital status from abroad and its translation.
Surname choice
The parties may keep their current surnames, take a common surname (one spouse's name), or add the other spouse's name with a hyphen.
E-Population Register
A marriage application can be submitted electronically through the e-Population Register (rahvastikuregister.ee). You need an ID card, Mobile-ID, or Smart-ID.
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