Civil Wedding
Anyone who wishes to get married through a civil marriage ceremony is welcome to contact the municipality. A civil marriage is legally binding and does not include any religious elements. We also assist with converting registered partnerships into marriages.
Apply for a Marriage License (Hindersprövning)
You must apply for a marriage license from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). Once approved, you will receive:
- A marriage license (Intyg om hindersprövning)
- A certificate of marital status (Vigselintyg)
Apply for a marriage license at the Swedish Tax Agency
External link.
Book Your Ceremony
Contact us at least one month in advance with your preferred date, time, and officiant to increase the chances of arranging the ceremony as you wish.
Civil marriage is free of charge.
Wedding Officiants
- Margareta Högberg
- Eva Lindberg
- Eva Östlin
- Lars Stål
- Viktor Wärnick
- Lena Dufva
Contact Us to Book Your Wedding
Phone: 0270-750 60
Email: reception@soderhamn.se
Submit Certificates and Witness Information Before the Ceremony
Submit the following documents to us at least two weeks before the wedding:
- Original certificates (marriage license and certificate of marital status) from the Swedish Tax Agency.
- Witness information: Names and places of residence of two witnesses, both at least 18 years old.
Send the documents to: Söderhamn Municipality, 826 80 Söderhamn
(Alternatively, you can deliver them in person at the Town Hall in Söderhamn. Longer processing times may apply during holidays.)
Wedding Ceremony
- You must bring two adult witnesses.
- Both spouses must present valid identification to the officiant.
Ceremony Location: Most weddings take place in the beautiful antechamber at the Town Hall (Rådhuset). You may also choose another location, subject to agreement with the officiant.
Converting a Registered Partnership to Marriage
Do you want to convert a registered partnership into a marriage?
According to the Swedish Marriage Code, two people, regardless of gender, have the right to marry. The term "registered partnership" has been removed, and all previously registered partnerships in Sweden are now legally recognized as marriages.
By Written Notification
You and your partner can submit a joint written request to convert your partnership into a marriage. Send a simple letter to your nearest Swedish Tax Agency office.
Read more about converting partnerships at the Swedish Tax Agency External link.
Through a Marriage Ceremony
A wedding officiant can perform the ceremony without a marriage license. The only document required is a certificate of a previously registered partnership in Sweden. The officiant will notify the Swedish Tax Agency, and you will be officially married from the date of the ceremony.
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