How to recognize a marriage registered abroad in Belarus
20.11.2025
In this review, we will explain how to get married abroad so that the marriage is recognized in Belarus. How to legalize marriage documents. How to notify the authorized bodies of the Republic of Belarus about a marriage concluded abroad.
How to get married abroad so that the marriage is recognized in Belarus.

Citizens of Belarus have the right to formalize/register a marriage abroad. In order for this marriage to be recognized as valid in the territory of Belarus, the citizen must legalize the documents after concluding the marriage abroad.
Depending on the country where the marriage was concluded, you may have: affixing an apostille (special stamp) or consular legalization. Then you need to come to Belarus and translate the legalized document on marriage registration (in different countries this document is called differently) into Belarusian or Russian, the accuracy of the translation and the authenticity of the translator's signature must be certified by a notary. The legalized document with translation and notarial certification is required to apply to the registry office.
How to notify the authorized bodies of the Republic of Belarus about a marriage concluded abroad.
Your next step is to submit information about the act of civil status registered in a foreign state to the registry office. The registry office will put a mark on the marriage; if you have changed your surname, they will also put the corresponding mark here.
If you change your surname, you must apply to the Department of Citizenship and Migration (DCM) at your place of residence to replace your passport within 30 days after the marriage. Since your passport will be invalid after 30 days. The DCM will put a stamp on the marriage in your new passport.
Also, information about marriage can be submitted to the Belarusian diplomatic mission at the place of registration for consular accounting — in case of permanent residence abroad. This must be done within 6 months from the date of registration of the act of civil status by the competent authority of another country.
If you have any additional questions regarding marriage registration abroad or the legalization of marriage documents issued overseas, you can contact us by writing to our website
www.bpwbrest.by or by calling the hotline at 8 801 201 55 55 (free call from all mobile operators) or at number 113.
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