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Marriage abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German marriage register

A marriage abroad can be subsequently notarized in the German marriage register.

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Procedure details

A marriage abroad can be subsequently notarized upon application to the competent registry office if one of the spouses is a German citizen at the time of the application. The spouses are entitled to apply, or if both are deceased, their parents and children.

The registry office in whose jurisdiction the person entitled to apply has or last had their place of residence or habitual abode is responsible for notarization. If this also does not result in jurisdiction, the registry office I in Berlin will notarize the marriage

Subsequent certification of the marriage is possible for

  • German nationals
  • Stateless persons, homeless foreigners and foreign refugees with habitual residence in Germany

Eligible applicants are

  • the spouses themselves
  • if both are deceased, their parents and children

  • The foreign marriage certificate is required.
    The relevant registry office will be happy to advise you about any other documents that may be required.

  • Notarization in the marriage register: EUR 55.00
    Further costs may be incurred depending on the individual case. The relevant registry office will be happy to advise you.
  • Marriage certificate / certified printout from the marriage register: 12.00 EUR

  • Marriage; registration
    The couple must register the marriage at the registry office so that it can check whether the legal requirements for the marriage have been met.
  • Marriage at home and abroad; consummation

    In principle, a marriage can be concluded at any German registry office. A marriage abroad is recognized if it was concluded before the competent authority.

  • Marriage certificate; application

    You can have a marriage certificate issued on the basis of the marriage register kept at the relevant registry office.

Status: 24.11.2024
Editorial responsibility Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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