DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MARRIAGE APPLICATION WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR OFFICIAL MARRIAGE? (DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MARRIAGE) Marriage declaration Photographic identity card and its photocopy Passport photo Marriage health report Let's also touch on the details that need to be known regarding these documents: ►Marriage Declaration The marriage declaration is a form that shows the official marriage request of the couple and must be filled out by them. It is arranged in two or four copies depending on the request of the municipality applied to. Where to obtain the marriage declaration?: It is provided during the application at the marriage office. ►Identity Card The identity card requested from the couple must have been changed within the last 10 years, be photographic, legible, and have a T.C. identity number. Only the photocopy of the identity card is submitted to the marriage office, not the original. However, the original may be requested to confirm that the photocopy is like the original. A driver's license is not accepted as an identity. ►Passport Photo The number of photos required varies according to the municipality. For those wondering how the passport photo for marriage should be, it should be in color, taken from the front, in civilian clothes, and taken within the last six months. Photos of women with their forehead, chin, and face uncovered are also accepted, provided they are wearing a headscarf. ►Marriage Health Report One of the documents required for marriage is the marriage health report. Some tests must be conducted to diagnose whether the spouses have any health issues that could prevent marriage, and a marriage health report must be obtained. What are the necessary tests for the marriage health report? The spouses need to have a blood test and a chest X-ray. As of December 2021, the pre-marital SMA test has also become mandatory for couples. Where to obtain the health report for marriage? The health report can be obtained from the family physician the person is registered with. It can also be obtained from private hospitals.