Spouse Certification

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Spouse Certification – Who is it for and what are the benefits

For foreign couples who wish to stay permanently in Indonesia, having a marriage certificate recognised by Indonesian law is mandatory.

This certificate helps if there are events related to divorce and custody so that they can be processed according to Indonesian law.

There are several requirements or procedures that must be fulfilled and completed so that the sacred moment of marriage can have a clear legal line. One of the most important requirements is to obtain a marriage certificate that is legally authorised by Indonesian law.

LetsMoveIndonesia assists our foreign clients to register a marriage certificate outside Indonesia to be recognised by the Indonesian Government.

Steps to get your Spouse Certification with LetsMoveIndonesia

Prepare all documents, our legal consultant will help you check all the documents required for the certification process.
Document submission process, Your document will be submitted and verified by the Civil Registry.
Verification Process
Certificate Published

Common Questions

How long will it take to make an Indonesian marriage certification with LetsMoveIndonesia?

The process will take up to 15 working days.

What is a Prenuptial Statement?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract created between two parties prior to marriage that states individual property, debts and terms of division should they later separate.

When should a foreign couple register their marriage after coming to Indonesia?

In Indonesia, married couples that have conducted their wedding outside Indonesia have 60 (sixty) days after entering the Indonesian territory to file the notice of marriage at either a Civil Registry Office (Kantor Catatan Sipil) for non-Muslim adults or an Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama) for Muslims.

What is the regulation that stipulates Intermarriage?

Through the Circular Letter Supreme Court Number 3 the year 2015 regarding the Result of Plenary Meeting Supreme Court Chamber year 2015 as Guidelines for Court Act Service, if the marriage overseas is not registered in Civil Registry Office Indonesia within a year (12 months) after they arrive in Indonesia, then their marriage will not be legally recognized in Indonesia and may lead to a fine.

Requirements

The Marriage Certificate must be in English. If using other languages must be translated through a sworn translator scanned copy and original
Birth Certificates for both
Family card of Indonesian spouse
ID card of Indonesian spouse
Photograph with red background size 4x6
Marriage Report Certificate from the Indonesian Embassy
Scan a copy of the Passport of the foreign spouse
Prenuptial Statement from Notary in Indonesia
Statement Letter and form application (Draft Provided by LMI)

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