Register a marriage in Worms
In Worms we expect about approx. 2 weeks processing time for Register a marriage – responsible: Standesamt Worms.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Birth certificates for both partners · Extended Certificate of Registration
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
Processing time
approx. 2 weeks in Worms
In Worms we expect around approx. 2 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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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).
Required documents
- Birth certificates for both partnersMandatory
- Extended Certificate of RegistrationMandatoryOften forgotten
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Couples who wish to get married in Germany.
Income limit
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.
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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
- Standesamt Worms
- Data quality
- 100 %