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How
to Get Married in Germany
Only marriages performed at a registrar's office (Standesamt)
are legally valid in Germany. A church ceremony may be held later,
if desired.
Applications and/or
Documents to be Submitted to the Registrar: Bring along original
copies of the following (and be sure pack these in your hand luggage,
never in your checked bags):
Birth certificate
(with certified translation if certificate is not in German)
Marriage certificate
of parents (with certified translation if document is not in
German). This certificate is not required if the birth certificate
gives the parents' personal data and marriage date.
Proof of residence
for German citizens (see below for non-residents)
Proof of citizenship
(passport)
Health certificate
(only if required under laws of American citizen's home state)
Certificate of Free
Status (Ehefähigkeitszeugnis). Required of all foreigners
marrying in Germany. Registrars will generally accept an Affidavit
of Free Status executed before an American Consul.
Certificate of registration
(Anmeldenachweis) required of foreigners in Germany. Written
statement from local resident registration office that the foreigner
is properly registered.
Residency Requirements:
none
Waiting Period:
none, however, it may take some time to obtain and prepare the
necessary paperwork, so be sure to plan ahead.
Blood Test: none,
unless required under laws of American citizen’s home state
(see above)
Please note:
- If neither the
bride nor groom are German nationals and if neither has a residence
in Germany, they must initially apply to one of four alien registrars'
offices: Hamburg, Munich, Baden-Baden, or Standesamt I in Berlin.
- Upon completion
of processing by that office, the civil ceremony may be performed
at any Standesamt.
- Non-German citizens
are urged to consult the registrar at the Standesamt in the
city or town where they wish to get married.
- Keep in mind that
all documents submitted have to be translated into German and
that the processing, in most cases, will require time.
~ by Liz Stiglets
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Note:
Lovetripper.com provides the above information for guidance purposes
only. Couples should verify all information with the consulate
from their respective countries and with the local offices before
making any plans.
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