Online Marriage in Utah for Immigrants and Israeli Citizens
Civil marriage for repatriates in Israel is simple, official and without leaving the country.
Are you an immigrant in Israel and are faced with the impossibility of entering into an official marriage? There is no institution of civil marriage in Israel – all marriages are concluded exclusively through religious institutions. This creates difficulties for many couples, especially for:
- Repatriates whose documents do not meet the requirements of the rabbinate;
- Mixed couples where one of the partners is not Jewish according to Halacha;
- Same-sex couples whose unions are not recognized by religious authorities;
- Partners of different faiths who are prohibited from marrying in Israel.
Online Marriage in Utah – The Solution for You
Since 2020, the state of Utah, USA, has been offering the option of getting married online via video link. This means that you can legally get married while in Israel, without having to travel abroad. The ceremony is performed by a licensed Utah registrar via Zoom, and you receive an official marriage certificate recognized in Israel.
Recognition in Israel
In 2023, Israel's Supreme Court ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize marriages performed online in Utah, even if both partners were physically present in Israel during the ceremony. The ruling paved the way for many couples who had previously been unable to formalize their relationships.
Impact on the STUPRO procedure
If you are planning to start the family reunification procedure (STUPRO) with a foreign partner, an online marriage in Utah is now sufficient grounds for filing documents. This is especially true for couples where one of the partners does not have legal status in Israel or is unable to leave the country.
Benefits of Online Marriage in Utah
- Without leaving Israel or another country – the entire process takes place online;
- Recognition in Israel – the marriage is officially registered with the Ministry of the Interior;
- Suitable for everyone, regardless of religion, citizenship or sexual orientation;
- Simplification of bureaucracy – facilitates the processes of legalization and family reunification.
Why choose us?
- We have gone through this path ourselves – our own marriage was formalized through Utah, while in another country. We know how important it is to feel that your relationship is not just feelings, but a real family, recognized at the official level.
- We are accredited as certified officiants in the state of Utah and we have the right to conduct online ceremonies recognized by the state.
- We work with people from dozens of countries, including Israel, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, USA, Canada and others.
- We perform ceremonies in Russian or in English.
How we can help
Request a service Ceremony, if you want to handle the process yourself, and we will conduct the ceremony for you in Russian or English and advise you on the further process.
Request a service Complex, and we provide full support in the process of concluding an online marriage through the state of Utah:
- Consultations and verification of documents;
- Registration of Marriage License;
- Setting the date and time of the ceremony;
- Conducting the ceremony and signing your marriage certificate;
- Registration of Apostille, copies and other documents after marriage.
If you feel this route might be right for you, just let us know. We will gently guide you through the process, explain each step, and be there to make you feel confident and at peace. Let the formalization of marriage not be a problem, but the beginning of a new chapter – official, recognized, and yours.