{"id":226545,"date":"2026-01-29T20:17:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uauu.cat\/que-es-el-acta-matrimonial\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:32:46","slug":"what-is-the-marriage-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uauu.cat\/en\/what-is-the-marriage-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the marriage certificate and why is it signed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n 5\/5 - (2 votes) <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”]\n[et_pb_row admin_label=”row”]\n[et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The marriage certificate is one of the most important documents in any wedding, whether civil or religious. While many couples focus on the dress, banquet, or music, without this simple paper signed at the end of the ceremony, the marriage would have no legal validity. Do you really know what a marriage certificate is, why it is signed, who must do it, and what it is used for afterwards? At UAUU, we answer all the most common questions and explain in detail everything you need to know about the marriage certificate.<\/p>\n\n

What is the marriage certificate?<\/h2>\n

The marriage certificate is the official document that certifies a couple has married according to the law. It is a written statement, signed by the spouses, the witnesses, and the competent authority (judge, notary, priest, or other authorized celebrant), stating that both have freely and knowingly given their consent to marry.<\/p>\n

Do not confuse it with other documents related to marriage:<\/p>\n