Getting married in Germany

What documents do you need to get married as a foreigner?

These are the documents foreigners need for a marriage in Germany

Anyone can marry in Germany – including those who do not hold German citizenship. Even if both partners are foreign nationals, there is nothing preventing them from getting married. A marriage ceremony at a German registry office is possible even without residence or permanent residency in Germany. However, foreign nationals usually have to present additional documents in person, often with a certified translation.

It's best to check with your local registry office to find out which documents they require before getting married. Do this as early as possible to ensure nothing stands in the way of your wedding on your desired date. To give you an overview of the documents you'll likely need, we've prepared a checklist for you.

The registry office usually requires these documents from foreigners who wish to marry in Germany:

1. Identification card with photograph

For example, you can present your national passport, national passport, national identity card, or national identity card. Driver's licenses are unfortunately not accepted as proof of identity here. We translate and certify your identification documents directly. You can have your national identity card translated and order a certified translation of your passport online with us.

2. certificate of no impediment to marriage

You need this document to prove that there are no legal impediments to your marriage. Here you can easily have your certificate of no impediment to marriage officially translated .

3. birth certificate

Generally, you need a birth certificate to get married in Germany. If you were not born in Germany and have a foreign birth certificate, it should be officially translated into German. The date of issue of the certified translation is crucial; it must be no more than six months in the past. Furthermore, it must be a genuine birth certificate; a baptismal certificate is not sufficient. In the case of naturalization in Germany, the naturalization certificate must be presented. We are happy to help: At Beglaubigung24, you can have your birth certificate translated and certified in just a few clicks.

4. Certificate of no impediment to marriage

You will likely need a certificate of no impediment to marriage in order to get married. In some cases, this will also be noted on your residence permit. We can provide you with a certified translation of your documents within a few business days.

5. registration and residence certificate

A registration certificate or residence permit is required for a marriage in Germany. If this certificate is not in German because you or your partner are not residents of Germany, be sure to ask if it should be translated and certified. If you need this certificate, we will gladly assist you with obtaining a certified translation.

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The registry office requires these documents from foreigners in certain cases:

6. Adoption certificate

If you or your child was adopted.

7. Children's birth certificates, custody declarations and paternity acknowledgments

For example, in the case of marriages involving children.

8. Divorce certificate

If you have been married before and need to present a divorce certificate, it may require a translation into German. We are happy to assist you with this. Simply order the certified translation of your divorce certificate from our online shop.

9. Death certificate

For widows and widowers of deceased spouses.

10. Certificate of name change

For example, if your family name has already been changed through a previous marriage.

11. Declaration of Consent

If minors wish to marry, they require a declaration of consent from their legal representative, a document drawn up by a notary in accordance with the laws of the respective country.

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In what format do I submit the documents?

Apart from the German registration or residence permit, you will generally need to present the original documents and a certified translation of each of the above-mentioned documents in person; sometimes a certified copy is sufficient. Registry offices in Germany sometimes have different procedures – so be sure to check with your local registry office to find out which documents you need and in what format for getting married.

Order certified translations

We at Beglaubigung24 are happy to assist foreign citizens and provide certified translations of all necessary documents for marriage at a registry office in Germany. Our sworn translators have the appropriate authorization and qualifications to do so.

At Beglaubigung24 you can easily have your documents translated – simply photograph them, upload them and you will receive the certified translation from us in a few days.