Civil status

Certificate of no impediment to marriage

In most cases, the Norwegian authorities require a certificate drawn up by the authorities of your nationality proving that there are no legal objections to the solemnization of the marriage on their territory. In Belgium, this certificate is called “Certificate of no impediment to marriage ” (AGHB/CNEM) and is only issued within this context.

The embassy is obliged to conduct an investigation if there is any doubt about the authenticity of the marriage. If there is doubt, the case will be transferred to the King's Public Prosecutor's Office for a decision.

This certificate is not the same as a civil status certificate. A civil status certificate only confirms your civil status as registered in the Belgian National Register, but does not rule on any legal objections to a marriage with a specific person.

What are the conditions for obtaining an AGHB/CNEM through the embassy in Oslo?

• You are Belgian
• Your information in the national registry is up-to-date
• You want to get married in Norway

Application

The AGHB/CNEM is drawn up per person.

Submit, by email, in person or by post, the following documents:

• Completed and signed application form*. You must indicate a temporary address in Belgium for the procedure. The address is freely selectable (family, friends, notary,...) and expires once the procedure is completed.
• Copy of your identity card/passport
• Copy of your fiancée's identity card/passport
• Proof of payment (see rates)
• The certificate may only be drawn up in Dutch, French or German. You indicate which language you prefer

 *Only available in Dutch (Aanvraag attest geen huwelijksbeletsel) or French (Demande certificat de non-empêchement à mariage) 

The delivery time is usually a few working days, unless your case requires further investigation.

The AGHB/CNEM is valid for 6 months after issue.

Should the AGHB/CNEM be translated and legalized?

If the Norwegian authorities require a translation, you are responsible for this. You can find sworn translators at: www.translatorportalen.com

The certificate does not need to be legalized. The 1963 London Convention states that documents issued by the embassy in Oslo for use in Norway do not require an apostille.

Registration of your marriage in Belgium

The Embassy never receives administrative/personal information from the Norwegian Population Register about Belgian nationals. The Embassy never shares administrative/personal information of Belgians with foreign authorities. You must therefore always register your marriage yourself.

You are registered in the consular registers in Oslo and married in Norway?

Submit the following documents by post:

• Marriage certificate, (Folkeregister), original, less than six months old, legalized by means of an apostille (Statsforvalteren).
• Copy of husband/wife's passport

The embassy will register your marriage in the Belgian national register.

Do you live in Belgium?

Contact the civil registry office of your municipality in Belgium for the registration of your marriage.