Marriage certificate in plain language

The marriage certificate is an official document.

The marriage certificate states:

• Who is married to each other
• When and where the marriage took place
• The name of the spouse
• Whether the name has changed after the wedding

The marriage certificate is proof of the marriage.

It shows:

Two people are legally married to each other.

• Where can you get the marriage certificate?
• What do you need the marriage certificate for?
• What do you need for the marriage certificate?
• What does the marriage certificate cost?
• Where can you get help?

You can obtain the marriage certificate from the registry office.

The registry office

where you got married is responsible.

You can pick up the certificate there in person or order it by post.

You need the marriage certificate for example for:

• the tax class
• the joint name
• the health insurance
• the citizen money
• the registration with offices and authorities

The marriage certificate is also required in the event of a divorce or after a death.

If you want to apply for a marriage certificate, you will need:

• Your identity card or passport
• The names of both spouses
• The date of the marriage
• The place of the marriage ceremony

If you are not married yourself,

but need the certificate for someone else:

Then you will need proof

that shows you are eligible.

The first marriage certificate costs 10 euros.

Each additional copy costs 5 euros.

Do you have questions about the marriage certificate?

The registry office can help with questions.

Don't know which registry office is responsible?

Then search the internet for:

"Registry office + location of your wedding".

Or call the official number.

The telephone number is 115.

You can get general information there.