Publication of Banns (tnidijiet) and Declarations on Oath

According to Law, a Request for the Publication of Banns (Form RZ1) must be received by this Registry earlier than six weeks but not more than three months before the date of the intended marriage.
 
One should note that in Malta the Law does not provide for marriage by Special Licence.  The above mentioned six-week period is reduced in special circumstances only.  It is in the discretion of the Marriage Registrar whether or not to accept the reason for a late application.
 
The fact that a couple is applying from abroad is not in itself a good enough reason for the Registrar to reduce the six-week period.
 
Before the request is made, ensure that you have a confirmed date and time for your wedding.  If, for any reason, the venue for the wedding needs to be changed, advise the Marriage Registry no less than three weeks in advance.
 
Your partner and you have to declare on oath, on the same day, that there are no legal bindings or any other reasons to keep you from getting married.
 
The bride will also be asked whether, once married, she would like to keep using her maiden surname or use her husband’s.  The bride must be certain of her decision, as the law does not permit changes.
 
Maltese nationals who plan to marry foreigners should request more information from the Marriage Registry.
 
The couples who are getting married in Gozo should apply for their marriage banns at the Marriage Registry in Gozo.