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Two couples are walking towards the Wedding Night altar at the Cathedral, with the first couple's bride wearing a white bridal gown, and the groom in a dark suit with a bow tie.

Marriage

A couple wishing to marry must undergo an investigation of possible obstacles before the marriage can take place. The investigation can be carried out by the Church's Service Center if at least one of the persons intending to marry is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland.

The investigation takes seven days, after which the couple can marry.


For marriage taking place outside Finland, the office can, upon request, issue a certificate indicating that according to the laws of Finland, the person in question has the right to be married by a foreign authority.

If a Finnish citizen wishes to marry a foreign national, the following documents must be presented to Finnish authorities:

  • An account of the personality and marital status issued by the registration authority of the person's home country.
  • Proof of membership in a Christian church or denomination if the couple wish to be married in a church.

Booking a pastor and a church

To reserve a pastor and a church (or alternative available church venues), please get in touch with the Church Service Center:

Church Service Center
Phone: 03 219 0705
Address: Näsilinnankatu 26 (street level), Tampere
Open on weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM