Do I need spousal or partner consent to sell my property in Montenegro?

Yes. Under Montenegrin family and property law, a property that constitutes part of the marital or common-law partnership assets cannot be sold without the written consent of the spouse or partner—even if the property is registered solely in one name.  

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The notary must verify this consent before certifying the sale.  

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Key scenarios:

• Married couples: If the property was acquired during the marriage, the spouse must appear before the notary or issue a notarised Statement of Consent authorising the sale
• Common-law (de facto) partners: Relationships recognised as long-term cohabitation with shared assets are treated similarly; the partner's written consent is required  
• Divorced couples: If the property formed part of the former marital estate, the ex-spouse's consent is still required unless a court ruling or notarised settlement proves full ownership transfer to one party  
• New partners: If the seller has remarried or is in a new registered partnership, their new spouse or partner must also give consent if the property is now part of the new joint estate  

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The required documents—marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court settlement—must be notarised, apostilled (if issued abroad), and translated into Montenegrin by a court-certified translator.  Remote sellers can include spousal or partner consent within their Power of Attorney, or provide it as a separate notarised statement.