Apply for a custody certificate - how it works

In some cases you have to apply for a certificate of unmarried status to have all the papers for the registry office complete. In this case, you will find out in which cases you need a certificate of dignity so that the wedding can take place.

Apply for a custody certificate - how it works

• If two German citizens marry in Germany, you will hardly need the marriage certificate. However, the situation is different if you want to marry a foreign citizen in Germany or if you want to get married abroad.
• If you, as a German citizen, need a certificate of unmarried status or a marriage certificate abroad, you can get this from the registry office of your German place of residence. If you are no longer registered in Germany, please contact the registry office of your last place of residence.
• If foreigners want to get married in Germany, they need a marriage certificate according to § 1309 BGB. You only need a certificate of unmarried status if no marriage certificate is issued in your home country or if you want to enter into a registered civil partnership.
• For foreigners, the marital status in Germany is usually noted on the residence certificate. Mostly this is recognized by the registry offices.
• Otherwise, you can use the Cologne list to find out how to get the required document for the marriage.

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