Marriage in Finland or in another Nordic country 

When you are getting married in Finland or in another Nordic country, you must first request an examination of impediments to marriage. If you marry in Finland, you must also decide which surname you use after the marriage ceremony. Only after the examination of the impediments to the marriage ceremony can be performed.  

You can book a book an appointment for a civil marriage ceremony from our appointment booking service. The time can be booked up to six months before.  

For more information, please visit: 

  • examination of impediments to marriage 
  • Deciding the surename in marriage
  • wedding

If you wish to convert a registered partnership into marriage, please let us know. You can read more about this on our website.  

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Email

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Telephone

Telephone service from Monday to Friday 9–12

Telephone number +358 295 536 244, the service number is national. 

Service locations

Service locations

Postal address (prenuptial agreements)

Digital and Population Data Services Agency, P.O. Box 1003, FI-00531 Helsinki