There are certain restrictions that you have to observe and requirements that you have to fulfil to marry your partner.
Persons willing to enter into marriage have to submit an application to the vital statistics official, the notary or the minister of religion. You can freely decide if you want to conclude your marriage at the vital statistics office at the local governments of the county centers and the Tallinn vital statistics department, at the notary office or in a religious ceremony with a church that has a right to marry. You may also marry whilst you or your partner are serving a prison sentence.
In Estonia, there are 13 denominations with the right to marry.
Requirements and restrictions
There are certain restrictions that you have to observe and requirements that you have to fulfill to conclude a marriage.
example In order to marry, you must have reached the age of 18 and must comply with restrictions regarding the choice of your partner. This includes the prohibition of marriage for a same-sex couple.
example You cannot marry if you or your partner are married to another person and this marriage is still in force (prevention of polygamy).
If you have performed a wedding ceremony without fulfilling the requirements and observing any restrictions, your marriage is not considered legally recognized by the state.