Procedure

Civil wedding at the City Hall

Reservation of day and time for the celebration of civil marriage in the Municipal Plenary Hall.

In-personIn-person care
FreeNo fee

What is this procedure?

Civil wedding is a legally recognized marriage union that is celebrated before a civil authority, without a religious character. Through this procedure you can reserve the day and time to celebrate the civil marriage. in the Plenary Hall of the Ajuntament del Prat de Llobregat, once the marriage file has been processed and authorized before the corresponding Civil Registry.

To be able to celebrate the marriage at the City Hall, interested parties must first process the marriage file at the Civil Registry corresponding to the address of one of the contracting parties. Once authorization has been obtained and the date from which the marriage can be contracted is known, it will be possible to request in person the reservation of the day and time for the ceremony.

Civil weddings are held on Fridays and Saturdays (in the morning), in accordance with the calendar established by the City Council and always depending on the availability at the time of booking. Available dates can be consulted by telephone, in person and via email..

The celebration times are: 

  • Friday at 11:30am; 12:00pm; 12:30pm; 1:00pm; 1:30pm; 2:00pm.
  • Saturday at 12.00 pm; 12:30 p.m.; 13.00h; 1:30 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.

This procedure therefore allows you to manage the reservation of the ceremony once the prerequisites required by marriage regulations have been completed and the celebration has been authorized by the Civil Registry.

Who can apply for it?

Any couple who wishes to celebrate their civil marriage at Ajuntament del Prat de Llobregat and who meets the established legal requirements:

  • Be of legal age or emancipated minors.
  • Not being united in marriage with another person.
  • Not having the family ties that legislation prevents from contracting marriage.

What documentation must be submitted?

Resolution of the Civil Registry Judge authorizing the celebration of the marriage.


How much does it cost?

This procedure is free.

The service will be free for couples registered in El Prat de Llobregat (at least one of the people).

For couples not registered in El Prat de Llobregat, the service will be subject to the application of a fee defined in OF 21 - Fee for the celebration of civil marriages.

Attention information

LocationMayor's Office: Plaça de la Vila, 1, 08820 Barcelona
Schedule

Monday to Friday, mornings from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (afternoon hours may be modified on Easter, Summer and Christmas, so it is advisable to confirm by calling in advance).

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Organizations involved in this procedure

Check which organization initiates the procedure, which is responsible for it and which resolves it.

Responsible

Organization responsible for managing the procedure.

Mayor's Office

Responsible
LocationPlaça de la Vila, 1, 08820 Barcelona
Schedule

Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 14:00. 

Monday to Thursday, afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (afternoon hours may be modified on Easter, Summer and Christmas, so it is advisable to confirm by calling in advance).

Ajuntament del Prat de Llobregat - Principal933790050
Mayor's Office - Registry of Entities933790050Ext. 5155
Gavinet d'Alcaldia - Civil weddings933790050Ext. 5124

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