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The marriage certificate proves the marriage of two people and contains the first and last names at the time of the marriage and before, the place and date of birth of the spouses, the place and date of the marriage and the details of the religious community of the spouses.

You can obtain the marriage certificate in the following forms:

• Marriage certificate
• International marriage certificate
• Certified printout from the marriage register

A certified printout from the marriage register (previously the family register) shows all the data entered by the registry office in connection with the marriage.

You will receive the certificate, including any marginal notes, either as a

• a new printout from the electronic register (if already held by your registry office) or
• a copy or verbatim transcript of the marriage entry from the marriage register.

To apply for a marriage certificate, you will need

• Your identity card or passport (a certified copy if applying in writing, online you must authenticate yourself electronically with the new identity card)
• if applying or collecting by a representative: written authorization from the authorized person, their identity card or passport (original or certified copy) and the identity card or passport of the representative,
• for other persons or institutions, proof of their legal interest

Marriage certificates contain personal data, so their issue is subject to data protection restrictions.

Authorized applicants (minimum age 16 years):

• the spouse to whom the certificate relates
• the parents
• the direct ancestors and descendants of the person concerned (in the direct line)
• Siblings with a legitimate interest

Other persons, including close relatives such as aunts and uncles, only receive a certificate if they can credibly demonstrate a legal interest (e.g. by means of a letter from the probate court).

Personal application:

Apply in person as follows:

• An appointment may be required to apply in person.
• You must present your identity card or passport.
• You pay the fee directly at the registry office when you apply.

In addition to yourself, a person you trust may also order and collect the certificate on your behalf. In addition to a written power of attorney, they must present your identity card or passport (original or certified copy) and their own identity card or passport.

Application by post:

The written application is made as follows:

• Address an informal letter to the relevant registry office asking them to issue you with a marriage certificate.
• Your letter should contain the following information:
  • Surname, first name
  • Date and place of marriage
  • if known: Registry office and notarization number
• Enclose a certified copy of your identity card or passport with the letter.
• You will then receive a notification of fees.
• Once you have provided proof of payment of the fees (e.g. by sending another email with a copy of your bank statement), the marriage certificate will be sent to you immediately by post.

Online application:

You can also apply for the certificate online.

If the personal details of the spouse change, for example due to a change of name or a divorce, the marriage entry is supplemented by a subsequent certification. A new marriage certificate can be issued on request.

• Application for a court decision

• Marriage certificate issue
• the marriage certificate proves the marriage of two people
• it contains
  • the first names and surnames at the time of the marriage and previously
  • the place and date of birth of the spouse
  • the place and date of the marriage
  • details of the religious community
  • any annotations on the dissolution of the marriage due to divorce or death
• Responsible: Registry office in whose area the marriage took place.