Get a marital status certificate (MSC)

Use this service if you’re a British person and you need a marital status certificate (MSC).

You’ll need an appointment at the British Consulate General Barcelona to make an affirmation of your marital status and collect your certificate. Your MSC will cost £100 – £50 to make the affirmation and £50 to issue the certificate.

You can only get an MSC to register a cohabitation arrangement (unió estable de parella) if you live in Andorra.

It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re using the correct service and that the relevant authority will accept your document.

How to get a marital status certificate (MSC)

  1. Apply online and pay for your document.
  2. Book an appointment at the British Consulate General Barcelona (for Andorra).
  3. Attend the appointment to get your marital status certificate (MSC).

To apply online you’ll need the following:

  • your UK passport
  • your partner's passport
  • your full birth certificate (this includes parents’ details)
  • proof of your address in Andorra, for example, your residence certificate or 'certificat d’empadronament'
  • proof any previous marriages or civil partnerships have ended, for example, a decree absolute, annulment certificate or death certificate
  • credit or debit card to pay
Make sure you have all details and documents ready before you start your application. The application will time out if you’re inactive for 20 minutes. You can either scan your documents or take photos on your mobile phone.

It will take about 10 minutes to apply and pay for your document online.