H1: Registering a Marriage in Greece from the U.S. – Legal Help for Greek-Americans
H2: Why Greek-Americans Need to Register Their Marriage in Greece
If you are a Greek citizen or of Greek descent living in the United States and have gotten married abroad, you may need to register your marriage at the Athens Special Registry (Ειδικό Ληξιαρχείο Αθηνών) to ensure it is recognized under Greek law. This process is essential for future legal matters, including inheritance, issuing children’s Greek citizenship, or managing property in Greece.
H2: Required Documents for Registering a Marriage in Greece
To register a U.S. marriage in Greece, the following official documents are required:
H3: ✔️ Core Documents
•U.S. marriage certificate (official and long form)
•Apostille under the Hague Convention
•Official translation into Greek (certified)
• Valid Greek identity card or passport of the Greek spouse
H3: ✔️ Additional Documentation (if applicable)
•Certificate of family status (Ληξιαρχική πράξη οικογενειακής κατάστασης)
•Divorce certificate from previous marriage (if any)
•Greek marriage certificate if already filed domestically
Alt text (image idea): Official documents required to register a marriage in Greece – apostille, translation, certificate
H2: Deadlines and Timeframes
You should submit your documents as soon as possible after marriage. There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the sooner you complete the registration, the better. Late registration may cause delays in legal processes, such as applying for Greek citizenship for children or selling/buying property.
Processing times at the Athens Special Registry can vary, typically 2–6 months, depending on documentation completeness and workload.
H2: Legal Assistance by E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
At E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we specialize in helping Greek-Americans and Greeks living abroad navigate the legal system in Greece and Cyprus.
H3: What We Offer
• Full legal support for registering marriages at the Athens Special Registry
•Collection and submission of documents on your behalf
•Certified translations via trusted partners
•Online consultation via video call, so you never have to travel
•Representation across all of Greece and Cyprus
•Communication entirely in Greek
U.S. Phone: +13474034789
Email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
H2: Online Legal Meeting Available
You can schedule a free initial consultation online to discuss your case in Greek with one of our legal professionals. We understand the needs of Greek expats and offer flexible appointment times for clients across New York, Chicago, Boston, California, Florida, and beyond.
Alt text (image idea): Greek lawyer assisting a Greek-American couple via online consultation
H2: Contact E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC Today
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