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Getting married in France: explanatory note in lieu of certificat de célibat

Certificat de célibat / Certificat de capacité matrimoniale explanatory note for getting married in France.

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France: explanatory note in lieu of certificat de célibat - certificat de capacité matrimoniale

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Published 3 April 2013
Last updated 20 January 2014 + show all updates
  1. This revised version also covers “certificat de capacité matrimoniale"

  2. First published.