Register a marriage
Registration of the marriage with the registry office – a prerequisite for the wedding ceremony.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Register a marriage mit dem zuständigen Standesamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Register a marriage.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Birth certificates for both partners · Extended Certificate of Registration
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Schedule an appointment at the registry office
Both partners must register individually.
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Submit documents
Please submit birth certificates, extended registration certificates, and, if applicable, divorce decrees.
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Schedule a wedding ceremony
Once eligibility for marriage has been verified, a wedding date will be set (the registration is valid for 6 months).
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Couples who wish to get married in Germany.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Extended registration certificate is not current (no more than 14 days old)
- •Divorced individuals do not have a final divorce decree
Common reasons for rejection
- •Incomplete documentation, particularly for foreign nationals
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
How far in advance must the marriage be registered?▼
The registration is valid for 6 months; many registry offices recommend making an appointment well in advance (several months ahead of time).
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %