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The Consulate General of Sweden in New York does not arrange or officiate wedding ceremonies. Swedish citizens may get married at the Church of Sweden in New York, or at the Office of the City Clerk.
Before getting married in New York, whether in a religious or civil ceremony, you must first obtain a marriage license from the New York City Marriage Bureau at The Office of the City Clerk.
For up-to-date rules and procedures regarding marriage licenses and ceremonies, please contact the New York City Marriage Bureau directly.
To get married at the Church of Sweden in New York, you must be a member of the Church of Sweden. Make sure to schedule the wedding ceremony well in advance.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.