Marriage Registration in Latvia

• This service caters to individuals who have been married in a foreign country and are looking to register their marriage in Latvia. 
• The typical profile of a person requiring this service could be someone with ties to Latvia, either through nationality or residency, seeking to ensure their marital status is recognized within the country. 
• The usual problems faced by such individuals include the lack of legal recognition in Latvia for their foreign marriage, which may result in issues such as loss of automatic inheritance rights, tax benefits etc.
• By availing of this service, these individuals can have their foreign marriage duly registered in the Civil Registry, thereby avoiding legal complications and ensuring their marital rights are upheld in Latvia.

*Please note, this service is NOT for those who wish to get married in a foreign country, but rather for those who have already got married and need to register the marriage in another country. 

• Initial discussion with an English-speaking lawyer, specialised in this area of the law, to determine which process is required in your case
• Depending on the outcome of the initial discussion, your lawyer will guide you on the process to be followed, timeframe and costs involved.
• The lawyer will assist you with obtaining the relevant documentation, including legalisation and translation service as required.

• The primary requirement for registering a foreign marriage in Latvia is that at least one of the spouses should hold nationality in this country. 
• It's essential that the marriage is recognized as valid in the country where it took place, as marriages not recognized in the country of origin will not be recognized in Latvia either. 
• Additionally, while it's not mandatory to register a foreign marriage in Latvia, it's highly advised to avoid potential legal issues. The international regulation regarding the applicable law will depend on the nationality of the spouses, which is something to consider as part of the eligibility criteria.