Registration of a de facto union (unión estable de hecho)
We register your de facto union so it has the same legal effects as marriage: inheritance, property and protection. We're with you every step.
Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to anything
- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
No one will pressure you. Your information is used only for your case.
Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- Couples who live together in a stable relationship without being married and want to legally protect their assets, inheritance and rights
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Review of your case and the required documents.
- Preparation of the file or the necessary statements.
- Handling of the procedure at the Civil Registry office.
- A lawyer by your side throughout the process.
- Delivery of the record or certificate and its certified copy.
Does not include
- Official fees, if any (they're usually low).
- Court procedures, if the case requires them (quoted separately).
- Apostille (Hague Convention certification) or translation for use abroad (separate services we also offer). We can handle it separately:Translation →
- Underlying documents you don't have that need to be obtained separately.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 3.
- ID documents of the people involved
- The supporting documents this specific act requires (we tell you exactly which ones for your case)
- Your contact details so we can coordinate
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 3 to 8 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
We listen to your situation and review the documents.
You do this - Step 2
We build the file
We prepare the declaration of the union.
We do this - Step 3
We handle it at the Registry
We get the de facto union recorded.
We do this - Result
Done
We hand you the certificate and its certified copy.
You receive it
Depending on the office and on scheduling the date.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The agency's fees, if any. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment is mostly a professional fee, because the official procedure is inexpensive. What you pay us, professional fees, from $55, to handle the procedure from start to finish
What's paid to the government, Civil Registry fees, generally low-cost, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate The lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if we live together for years and don't register the union?
In the eyes of the law, you're two strangers: if one of you dies, the other doesn't inherit; if you separate, there's no community property to claim. Registration gives you the rights of a couple.
Why register a de facto union?
It gives the union legal effect for property, insurance and the rights of a couple.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $55, covers preparing and handling the registration; official registry fees, if any, are separate.
Do we both have to go?
Yes, both of you make the declaration before the Registro Civil, with a valid cédula (Venezuelan national ID card).
Is it valid abroad?
It has to be apostilled; we handle that separately.
About this procedure
Many couples have been together for years without marrying and don't know they're legally unprotected: if one partner dies or the relationship ends, the other can be left with no right to the property they built together. Registering the de facto union takes care of that. The law recognizes that a stable union, made through a joint declaration before the Registro Civil, has the same effects as marriage: inheritance rights, community property and protection of your assets. For legal purposes, it's getting married without getting married. It's done through the couple's free and joint declaration before the Registro Civil, and it leaves a record that serves as legal proof of the union, just like a marriage certificate. We handle the registration for you: we prepare the declaration, gather the required documents, file at the Registro Civil and hand you the certificate. It's one of the most important and least known procedures for protecting your family.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley Orgánica de Registro Civil (Organic Civil Registry Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code) · Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
- A de facto union is registered through the couple's free and joint declaration before the Registro Civil (article 120 of the LORC, the Organic Civil Registry Law) and has the effects of marriage (article 77 of the Constitution, article 767 of the Código Civil, the Civil Code), such as inheritance, community property and asset protection
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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