Marriage and partnerships
We serve in matters related to marriage and partnership, register legal documents related to the partnership and update your personal data in the Population Information System.
Divorce matters are processed in the District Court. More information about divorce can be found on the Suomi.fi web serviceLink to an external website, Opens in a new tabyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab and on the website of the courts of lawLink to an external website, Opens in a new tabyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab.
Are you getting married in Finland or in another Nordic countries?
Before the marriage ceremony, you must request an examination of impediments to marriage. You can book a time for a civil marriage ceremony from the appointment service, by e-mail or by phone.
Find out more:
Are you getting married abroad?
Further reading:
Have you got married or divorced abroad?
Please let us know about any changes in your personal data. This way your data will be up to date and it will be easier for you to use the services of Finnish authorities. Finnish citizens have a legal obligation to make sure that their personal data is up to date in the Population Information System.
Further reading:
Have you agreed on the distribution of the property?
Further reading:
- Prenuptial agreement
- Ordering a copy of a registered prenuptial agreement
- Registration of the act applicable to the matrimonial property regime
- Registration of a deed of division of property
- Removal of marital rights to property
- Dissolution of cohabitation
Do you want to check if the officiator has the right to marry?
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Contact us
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Telephone
Telephone service number is 0295 535 690
Service hours: Mon–Fri 9–15
Postal address
Digital and Population Data Services Agency, P.O. Box 1003, FI-00531 Helsinki