The Canadian Government does not issue "Nulla Osta". However, to assist Canadians to meet the Italian requirements, the Canadian Embassy in Rome issues a declaration containing the relevant information.
Requests for the declaration can be made by appointment or by mail.
Obtaining a Declaration (Nulla Osta) from the Embassy in Rome
You must first complete and swear an AFFIDAVIT to the effect that there is no impediment to the proposed marriage. You may swear the affidavit in Canada, or at the Canadian Embassy in Rome upon appointment.
Come to the Embassy at your scheduled appointment time with the following documents:
• Unsigned affidavit;
• Valid Canadian passport;
• Proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or Certificate of Canadian Citizenship). (If you were born in Québec: Only birth certificates issued on or after January 1, 1994, by "Le Directeur de l'état civil" in the province of Québec are accepted);
• Complete details of the future spouse (full name, date and place of birth, residence, father's name and mother's full maiden name);
• Final divorce decree or death certificate of previous spouse (if divorced or widowed);
• Parents' consent (if the person is under marriageable age).
• Appropriate fees.
Please note: If you and your fiancé(e) are both Canadian, you will each need to swear an AFFIDAVIT and obtain separate declarations.
Swearing the Affidavit in Canada or Another Country
The Affidavit can also be sworn in front of a notary public in Canada or a consular official at Canadian Embassies or Consulates in other countries. In this case it is not necessary to come in person to the Embassy in Rome. The original Affidavit and certified true copies of the above-mentioned documents can be sent to the Embassy in Rome.
What to Do After Obtaining the Declaration
1. Present the declaration to the competent "Prefettura - Ufficio Legalizzazioni" (provincial authority) to be formally authenticated.
2. After it has been authenticated, you must present it to the Marriage Office of the Municipality in Italy. Banns are waived if neither party is Italian nor residing in Italy.
3. The Municipal authorities will request the couple to return (usually in 2 or 3 days) with 2 witnesses PLUS an interpreter (we can do that) (if one or both parties do not know Italian) to execute a declaration before the "Ufficiale dello Stato Civile" (Registrar of Vital Statistics) of the Municipality. Arrangements are then concluded and a date is fixed for the civil marriage ceremony. Two witnesses PLUS an interpreter (if necessary) must be present at the civil marriage ceremony.
Although the Italian authorities usually extend every assistance to foreigners wishing to marry in Italy, a date for a civil marriage ceremony is generally NOT fixed unless the above- mentioned declaration (see point 3) has first been executed by the couple.
The waiting period (from the date the required documents are presented to the marriage office to the date of the civil marriage ceremony) may vary depending on the period of the year and on the number of requests received by the municipality.
Some municipalities levy marriage fees for non-residents.
Please note: Until recently, a woman whose previous marriage was terminated within the last 300 days had to obtain a waiver from the competent "Procura della Repubblica" (Court) in Italy in order to marry in Italy. Depending on the locality, this law may no longer apply.
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
Roman-Catholic
In the case of a religious marriage ceremony to be performed at a Roman-Catholic Church, you must present the declaration issued by the Embassy, duly legalized by the competent Prefettura, to the Parish Priest in Italy, in addition to all documents required by the Church. The Parish Priest will arrange for the registration of the religious marriage with the competent Italian Vital Statistics authorities. The marriage must be so registered in order to have civil value in Italy.
Non Roman-Catholic
To our knowledge, marriages performed at non-Roman Catholic houses of worship require a civil ceremony as well. It is suggested that you contact the religious leader as early as possible to obtain appropriate information.
Surce: Embassy of Canada, Consular Section
Via Zara 30 00198 Rome
Tel.: (+39) 06-85444.2911 (recorded information only)
Fax: (+39) 06-85444.2912
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