Marriage consummation

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Two people who wish to marry each other are married by a civil registrar as part of a civil marriage ceremony. The marriage ceremony takes place at a place designated (prescribed) for this purpose by the competent authority.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • On site at an agreed date

How?

  • After registration for marriage
  • On site
    • Wedding hall in Rodgau, Nieuwpoorter Straße 90
    • Rodgau, Town Hall, Hintergasse 15 - Office in the registry office (only on request)

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • To be presented on site in the original
    • Identity card or passport/travel document of the bride and groom
    • Identity card or passport/travel document of the witnesses to the marriage
    • If necessary, proof of identity from an interpreter (if sworn then also the licence)

Costs?


General, more detailed information can be found below.

  • Service description

    In order to enter into a marriage, a civil marriage ceremony is required in German law.

    When examining the so-called capacity to marry of foreign spouses (certificate of capacity to marry from the home country), it is important to determine whether there are any legal impediments to marriage under the respective home country law of the foreign partner. The purpose of this examination is to prevent a marriage from being concluded in Germany that is invalid or annulable in the spouses' home country.

    The marriage is performed as part of the civil marriage of two people by a registrar.

    The only exception is the marriage of two foreigners before a wedding officiant duly authorised by the government of the home state in the form prescribed by the law of that state, provided that one of the engaged couple is a national of that state.

  • Procedure

    Before the marriage, the spouses must be asked whether there have been any changes in their actual circumstances concerning the marriage requirements since the registration of the marriage and whether they wish to choose a married name.

    The marriage ceremony should be conducted in a dignified manner in keeping with the significance of the marriage. Witnesses are no longer mandatory under German law, but can still be involved.

    The wedding ceremony takes place at a place designated (prescribed) for this purpose by the competent authority.

    The legal capacity of the spouses is a prerequisite for a lawful marriage; this is checked by the registrar. The declarations of the spouses that they wish to marry each other must be recorded in a transcript by the registrar following the marriage. The minutes must contain all the information to be notarised in the marriage register. It must be signed by the spouses, the witnesses and the registrar.

  • Prerequisites

    • Registration of the intended marriage
    • If the spouses do not speak the language, an interpreter must be brought along at the request of the spouses.
    • The spouses must be of marriageable age.
    • The parties to the marriage must have legal capacity (specifically, of course, legal capacity to enter into marriage).
    • The parties to the marriage must be present in person
    • Under German law, there must be no impediment to the marriage.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Proof of identity (identity card, passport, or suitable identification document)

  • What fees are incurred?

    Fee: 47,00 €
    Prepayment: No
    during general opening hours and within the office premises, unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    None

  • Short text

    • The marriage is performed by a registrar as part of the civil marriage of two people.
    • During the wedding ceremony, the registrar asks the couple whether they wish to marry each other.
    • To check the requirements for a marriage, it is essential to register the marriage in advance with the relevant registry office.

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