Affidavit of Eligiblity to Marry in the Republic of Albania
The Albanian authorities require U.S. citizens who wish to marry to provide written proof stating that there is no legal impediment to the marriage.
The document is called Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry in the Republic of Albania. You can download the form for free here. Fill our the form, sign, date, and have your signature notarized by a notary public.
Other Documents Required for Getting Married in Albania
When you go to the City Hall to get married, please bring the following documents:
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Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry in the Republic of Albania
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In cases of previous marriages in the U.S. you need to submit a certified copy of your Divorce Decree authenticated by an Apostille. Albanian authorities recognize U.S. documents when they have been properly authenticated in the U.S. Documents issued in the United States CANNOT be authenticated overseas. Need a certified copy with an apostille? Please contact us.
- A certified copy of your Birth Certificate with an Apostille. Need a certified copy with an apostille? Please contact us.
Apostille for Albania: Prices, processing time, order form
New York Apostille: $175 (FedEx 2nd day within the U.S. is included)If your document has been notarized in a different state, follow this link to our U.S. Apostilles site
Processing time (New York Apostille): depends on the county where the notary public is qualified. 2-3 bus. days for New York city, Kings, Queens, Broonx, Richmond counties, 4-7 bus. days for other counties.
FedEx (standard overnight): $25
FedEx (2nd day): $20
FedEx (standard overnight): $30
FedEx International: $75 (most countries)
FedEx International to Eastern Europe, South America, Africa: $115
FedEx (standard overnight): $30
FedEx International: $75 (most countries)
FedEx International to Eastern Europe, South America, Africa: $115
FedEx International to Eastern Europe and South America:
New York Apostille / Embassy Legalization Order Form (PDF file)Complete the Order form and enclose it with your documents. Our mailing address is
Foreign Documents Express
331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1
4th Floor, Suite 143
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Red Bank, NJ 07701
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