Declaration of common-law marriage
Formalize your Common-Law Marriage in Colombia
We guide you every step of the way to ensure your common-law marriage in Colombia is officially recognized, securing access to legal and property benefits.
What is the declaration of common-law marriage in Colombia service?
Our common-law marriage in Colombia declaration service is designed to help couples in Colombia obtain the legal recognition of their union, ensuring that their rights and obligations are protected by law.
We provide comprehensive legal support throughout the entire process, from gathering the necessary documentation to submitting the declaration before a notary or judicial authority.
Our team ensures that each step complies with legal requirements in Colombia, avoiding unnecessary delays or complications.
With our expert guidance, couples can formalize their relationship efficiently and gain access to legal benefits such as inheritance rights, social security affiliation, and property protection, all through a secure and transparent process.
Without legal recognition, a common law-marriage can lead to property and legal disputes.
Our service ensures your union is legally recognized, preventing complications related to inheritance, social security, or property rights, protecting your rights, and securing your future with expert support.
Formalize your common-law marriage in Colombia with complete peace of mind
With our expert legal advice, declaring your common-law marriage in Colombia becomes a simple and hassle-free process.
We handle every legal detail, ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting your rights.
We streamline the entire legal process to avoid unnecessary setbacks
Our service ensures your union is legally recognized, preventing complications related to inheritance, social security, or property rights.
Our legal team guides you step by step, ensuring you fully understand the process.
With legal recognition, you and your partner can access benefits like inheritance rights, social security affiliation, and property protection.
Our process
STEP 1: GATHERING AND VERIFYING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
We begin by gathering and verifying all the necessary documentation to ensure everything is in order for the process. Our team ensures that you meet all legal requirements, avoiding potential complications.
STEP 2: APPOINTMENT REQUEST AND SIGNING
Once all the documentation is verified, we proceed with scheduling the appointment at the notary. In this step, the official documents are signed to formalize the union.
STEP 3: MARRIAGE AND OBTAINING THE REGISTRATION
Finally, we oversee the marriage ceremony and ensure the registration is completed. We assist you in obtaining the official marriage certificate, ensuring that your union is legally recognized.
What does our common-law marriage in Colombia declaration service include?
Initial meeting and understanding of the specific situation
Request for necessary information and/or documentation
Contract review
Making adjustments, modifications, and improvements to the document
Presentation of the final agreement
How much does common-law marriage in Colombia cost?
ATTORNEY'S FEE
$876,000 COP
Administrative Fees
Notarial and Registration Taxes:
$800,000 COP
Official document translation fees:
Subject to the number of words.
*ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ATTORNEY FEES.
**THE VALUES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR PARTICULAR CASE AND THE TRM (MARKET REPRESENTATIVE RATE).
***THE VALUES ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND MUST BE PAID TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD PARTIES. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO NEXO UNLESS YOU REQUEST OUR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THESE PAYMENTS.
Do you have questions about our common-law marriage in Colombia declaration service? We have the answers.
We know that the common-law marriage process in Colombia can be complex and raise many questions. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to address all your inquiries, giving you the confidence that your common-law marriage is being handled by a team of experts.
A de facto marital union is a stable and permanent cohabitation between two people who form a family without being legally married. While it grants some rights similar to civil marriage—such as access to social security and property rights—it does not provide the same legal status or obligations as a formal civil marriage.
It can be declared in two ways:
- Before a notary
- Through a public deed signed by both partners.
A common-law marriage is formed once the couple begins living together in a permanent and stable way. It can be declared at any point after cohabitation begins.
By registering the union, the couple may access:
- Property rights over assets acquired during the relationship.
- Social security benefits, such as health coverage (EPS) and survivor pension rights.
- Inheritance rights in case one partner passes away.
No, it’s not mandatory. However, it is highly recommended to ensure legal protection for both partners in matters of property, social security, and inheritance.
Yes. These unions are recognized within Colombia, and their declaration or formation holds full legal effect only within the country. If declared abroad, they must also be registered in Colombia to be legally recognized here.
Yes. In Colombia, same-sex couples have the same rights to declare a de facto marital union and receive all associated legal benefits.
The basic documents include:
Personal identification (citizenship ID, foreign ID, or valid passport for both partners).
Note: Documentation requirements may vary depending on your city of residence.
Yes. A union is dissolved when cohabitation ends. The property settlement can be handled by mutual agreement before a notary or through a judicial process if there is a dispute over the division of assets.
The cost varies by notary but typically ranges between COP 300,000 and 500,000, depending on the city and notarial fees. In the case of a judicial process, costs may be higher.
All acts to be carried out before a notary require an official translator, which may result in an additional cost.
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After submitting the form, your case will undergo a thorough review by our team of specialists to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives will expedite this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, who will contact you within one day to clarify the details of your case and define the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
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