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Marriage abroad; application for a certificate of no impediment to marriage
You can apply for a certificate of no impediment to marriage or the establishment of a civil partnership abroad.
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Stadt Altötting
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Kapellplatz 2a
84503 Altötting
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Kapellplatz 2a
84503 Altötting
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Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten - Standesamt I in Berlin
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Schönstedtstr. 5
13357 Berlin
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13357 Berlin
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Description
A certificate of matrimonial capacity is a certificate issued by the competent German registry office for marriage abroad, in which both fiancées are named. It certifies that there are no known obstacles to the intended marriage under German law.
Requirements
In order to apply for a certificate of no impediment to marriage, at least one of the fiancées must be a German citizen. Furthermore, the same requirements must be met as for an application for marriage:
- You must both be of legal age.
- You must not be related to each other in a direct line or be full or half siblings.
- If you were already married or in a registered partnership, the previous marriage or partnership must have been dissolved.
In any case, please contact the relevant registry office in advance regarding the required documents. They will be happy to advise you.
Fees
Issuing a certificate of no impediment to marriage costs at least €55.00. The fees may increase depending on the individual case. Your registry office will be happy to advise you.
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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.
Status: 25.03.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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