What do I need to get married?

Essential for getting married - the registration of the wedding ceremony

Despite all the romance, one wedding needs some planning skills due to the appointment of the registry offices. The registration for the marriage takes place for the period of the next six months. Plan for costs of 100 to 200 euros. If you wish to have witnesses, please provide their names and addresses when registering the marriage.

Which ID documents do I need to register?

the wedding You must register at the registry office of your place of residence at least three weeks before the chosen date. The registrar needs a valid identification document from you, which means either an identity card or a passport.

In addition, he would like to see a current registration certificate and a certified copy from the birth register. In a personal conversation, the registrar will inform you about what you need to get married in your case.

Foreigners, second marriage & other special cases

If you were born abroad, you will need the original birth certificate with a certified translation, your original naturalization certificate and a certificate of marital status.

Have you ever been married, have a certified copy of the family book of your last marriage ready, including the notice of dissolution and, if applicable, the death certificate.

For children, you need the birth certificates and any acknowledgments of paternity. If you are a minor and want to get married, you must apply to the family court for an exemption from the Marriage Act and provide evidence of this to the registry office.

With a valid identity card for the wedding

Remember to bring your ID card with you when you get married. This must be valid on the day of the civil wedding. If you have decided to marry witnesses, they will also need a valid identity card. If you have not yet paid the costs of the marriage when you register, take enough money with you to the registry office.

At a glance - necessary documents

Here you will find all the documents you need to get married. Remember: All papers and certificates that you do not have in the original must be certified in advance. You always need:

• ID card or passport
• current registration certificate
• Copy from the birth register

If necessary, you will need the following documents:

• Original birth certificate 
• Naturalization certificate 
• Certificate of marital status
• Family book of previous marriage including marriage certificate and liquidation notice
• Children's birth certificates
• Exemption from the Age of Aging Act
• Acknowledgment of paternity
• Death certificate
• Names and addresses of the groomsmen

If you have everything at hand, nothing stands in the way of a successful wedding.