Apply for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage in Oder-Spree
If you apply for Apply for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage in Oder-Spree (Brandenburg), expect about approx. 3 weeks. Standesamt im Alten Rathaus (zuständig für Oder-Spree) is responsible.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Birth certificate · Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks in Oder-Spree
In Oder-Spree we expect around approx. 3 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the appropriate registry office
Generally, the registry office in the place of residence.
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Submit documents
Birth certificate, proof of residence, and, if applicable, a divorce decree or death certificate of the former spouse.
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Issuance of the certificate
Valid for a limited time; after that, a new application is required.
Required documents
- Birth certificateMandatory
- Antrag oder schriftliche AnfrageMandatory
Responsible authority
In Oder-Spree (Brandenburg): Standesamt im Alten Rathaus (zuständig für Oder-Spree)
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Who is eligible?
German citizens who wish to get married abroad.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Birth certificate and, if applicable, divorce decree not submitted as originals or certified copies
- •The certificate's validity period (usually 6 months) has expired in the case of a wedding abroad
Common reasons for rejection
- •Previous marriage cannot be proven to have ended in divorce
- •Required documents are incomplete or not certified
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Wie lange dauert Ehefähigkeitszeugnis beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
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Regional specifics
- Ehefähigkeitszeugnis beantragen - Stadt Neukloster
Form
- Ehefähigkeitszeugnis beantragen - Amt Boizenburg-Land Standesamt
Form
- Authorities
- Register a marriage
Registration of Marriage in Germany
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