Do my guests need to install an app?

Zero. Everything works in the phone browser. Scan the QR code, type your name, start shooting. Even your 70-year-old aunt can do it.

How do I download the photos after the event?

One click. When the event ends, you get a link to download all photos in high quality. No more chasing guests for their pictures.

What if the venue Wi-Fi is slow or goes down?

Mevli saves photos on the guest's phone and uploads them automatically once the signal stabilizes. Zero photos lost, even with spotty internet.

Who can see the photos from my event?

Only guests who joined the event (and you, the host). Photos are never public, and location data is automatically removed from every image.

How do missions and the leaderboard work?

Each event type comes with pre-made missions — like "photograph the couple without them noticing" — and you can create your own. Completed missions earn XP, and the live leaderboard shows who's shooting the most. At the end, you can award the winners.

How much does it cost? Is it a subscription?

One price per event, no subscription. Start free with up to 10 guests, or choose Pocket Party ($9.90, up to 30 guests) and Grand Events ($19.90, everything unlimited).

What if someone uploads an inappropriate photo?

You can remove any photo with one tap and ban the guest instantly. You're always in control.

Do you need witnesses for a civil marriage in Brazil?

Yes, at least two adult witnesses are required — they don't need to be relatives of the couple, and the number can go up to four depending on the registry office and whether either spouse is a minor or illiterate.

Can you get civilly married the same day you decide to?

No. You first need to go through the application process (submitting documents, publishing the public notice) — in practice, the wedding can only happen after about 15 days, the minimum period required for the notice period.

Civil Marriage in Brazil: Documents, Costs, and Step-by-Step

Equipe MevliPublished on 2026-07-17

Civil marriage in Brazil requires three things: gathering the paperwork for the application (habilitação), waiting out the public notice period (proclamas), and holding the ceremony within the application's 90-day validity window. The process is simpler than it looks, but the deadlines matter.

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What documents do you need to apply for civil marriage?

The basic documents most registry offices ask for are: ID and tax ID (CPF) for both partners, an updated birth certificate, proof of address, and the details of two witnesses. Anyone previously married needs to present their prior marriage certificate with the divorce annotation; widowed applicants present their late spouse's death certificate.

How much does civil marriage cost?

Costs vary a lot by state and registry office — there's no single national fee table. The good news: Brazilian law guarantees a fee waiver for anyone who declares they can't afford the costs (Law 9,534/1997), covering both the application and the first marriage certificate. Always confirm the specific options with your chosen registry office.

Step-by-step: from application to certificate

Gather the paperwork for both partners and the witnesses.
File the application at the civil registry office.
Wait for the public notice to run for 15 days — the period during which anyone can raise a legal objection.
Receive the application approval, valid for 90 days.
Schedule and hold the civil ceremony, either at the registry office or an approved external venue.
Collect the marriage certificate, issued right after the ceremony.

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How long does the whole process take?

Counting the minimum 15-day notice period, the full process takes at least 15 days — but in practice it usually takes 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the office's workload and how quickly you gather the paperwork. It's worth starting the application well ahead of your desired date.

Can you hold the civil ceremony outside the registry office?

Yes. Many registry offices in Brazil offer the option of holding the ceremony at an external venue (event hall, farm, beach) with prior scheduling and, usually, an extra fee for the officiant's travel.

Even at small ceremonies, everyone can share their photos using Mevli's QR code.

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Equipe Mevli

The Mevli team builds event photo-sharing tools since 2024.

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