Reorder a marriage certificate
Requesting a certified copy of the marriage record from the relevant civil registry office.
How to proceed
- 1
Application to the registry office in the place where the marriage will take place
Along with your ID card and details of the place and date of the marriage.
- 2
Pay the fee
Approx. €10–15 per copy.
- 3
Receive a certificate
By mail or in-person pickup.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
3 days
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Application filed with the wrong registry office (the registry office with jurisdiction is the one in the place where the marriage took place)
- • Purpose not specified
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Married couples or their descendants who need an additional copy of their marriage certificate.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application filed with the wrong registry office (the registry office with jurisdiction is the one in the place where the marriage took place)
- •Purpose not specified
Common reasons for rejection
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.