Civil status & documents
Marriage Registration in Sighnaghi — the City of
A turnkey wedding in Sighnaghi for $600: document translation, witnesses, registration at the Wedding Palace and a transfer from Tbilisi.
Fees
Prices
As published by Legal Georgia
Marriage registration in Sighnaghi, turnkey
- $600
- Including the transfer from Tbilisi and back
Legal Georgia's prices. State fees are paid separately unless the price says otherwise.
What the price includes
- Notarised translation of passports
- Preparing documents and booking the registration
- Witnesses
- Transfer Tbilisi — Sighnaghi — Tbilisi
- Accompaniment on the wedding day
Requirements
- Valid passports of both partners
- Legal stay in Georgia on the registration date
- No other registered marriage
Official (state) fees
Marriage registration without special ceremony services
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| at a territorial office or Public Service Hall | Free of charge |
Fees for ceremony services (for example at a Wedding House) are not listed on the page and must be checked separately.
Paid to the authority. Verified on the official website on 17 October 2026.
Legal Georgia's professional fee
Confirmed after the initial assessment, before any work starts. It is never included in the state fee.
Third-party costs
Translation, notarisation, apostille, valuation or bank charges, where they apply, are listed separately.
What it is
Sighnaghi is called the city of love: here, among tiled roofs and fortress walls overlooking the Alazani Valley, couples from all over the world register their marriage. We arrange everything turnkey — we prepare and translate the documents, provide witnesses and drive you from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi and back. The price is $600, with the transfer from Tbilisi already included.
Sighnaghi is a small town in Kakheti, two hours' drive from Tbilisi. Its restored old centre, 18th-century fortress wall and panorama of the Caucasus mountains have made it one of the most romantic places in Georgia.
The Sighnaghi Wedding Palace is known for registering marriages quickly, including for foreigners. A couple can arrive in the morning, get married in the afternoon and celebrate with Kakhetian wine in the evening.
Who this is for
- Foreigners and international couples who want to marry in Georgia.
- Those dreaming of a beautiful wedding in a picturesque place.
- Couples who need a marriage recognised abroad (with an apostille).
Why Sighnaghi is called the city of love
Sighnaghi stands on a hill above the Alazani Valley, with the snowy peaks of the Caucasus on the horizon. Narrow cobbled streets, wooden balconies and the longest fortress wall in Georgia create the atmosphere newlyweds come here for. Nearby are Bodbe Monastery, Kakhetian wineries and viewpoints for a photo shoot.
How a wedding in Sighnaghi works
- You send photos of your passports — we prepare a notarised translation.
- We agree the date and time of the registration.
- In the morning we pick you up in Tbilisi and drive you to Sighnaghi.
- Marriage registration with our witnesses and accompaniment.
- Free time in town and the return transfer to Tbilisi.
How much marriage registration in Sighnaghi costs
The turnkey price is $600. It includes the passport translation, document preparation, witnesses, accompaniment and the transfer from Tbilisi and back. Optional extras: an apostille on the marriage certificate, a photographer, car decoration or dinner at a restaurant overlooking the valley.
Is the marriage recognised abroad
A Georgian marriage certificate is recognised in most countries. For this it is apostilled — we can arrange this right after the registration. Before the wedding, check your country's requirements: in some cases a translation of the certificate is also needed.
How we help
- We check the documents and tell you what is needed for the registration.
- We make a notarised translation of the passports.
- We provide witnesses.
- We arrange the transfer from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi and back.
- We accompany you at the marriage registration.
- We apostille the marriage certificate if needed.
How it works
- 1
Request
You choose a date and send photos of your passports.
- 2
Documents
We make a notarised translation and book the registration.
- 3
Transfer
We pick you up in Tbilisi and drive you to Sighnaghi.
- 4
Wedding
Marriage registration with witnesses and accompaniment.
- 5
Apostille
Optionally — an apostille on the marriage certificate.
Details and documents
Documents
Required for the registration:
- Passports of both partners.
- A notarised translation of the passports into Georgian — we make it for you.
Citizens of some countries may need additional documents. We will check this in advance.
Important to know
- The registration date is confirmed after the documents are checked.
- The registration is carried out by a government body; we organise and accompany the process.
What to prepare for a consultation
- Your preferred wedding date.
- Citizenship of both partners.
- Whether you need an apostille and a photographer.
Official sources
- Marriage registration
Public Service Development Agency · Last verified 17 October 2026
- Apostille and legalisation
Public Service Development Agency · Last verified 17 October 2026
Questions
How much does a wedding in Sighnaghi cost?
$600 turnkey, including the transfer from Tbilisi and back, passport translation, witnesses and accompaniment.
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi?
About two hours by car. The transfer both ways is already included in the price.
Can foreigners get married in Sighnaghi?
Yes. Foreigners register marriages in Georgia on general terms with valid passports and a notarised translation.
Do we need an apostille?
If you will use the certificate abroad — yes. We can arrange the apostille after the registration.
This page gives general information, not legal advice. Rules depend on your situation and can change. We confirm the current requirements for your case before you act.
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