Issue of a certificate of no impediment to marriage for stateless persons, persons entitled to asylum, recognised refugees and persons whose nationality cannot be determined and who are habitually resident in Germany

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Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

How?

  1. Submit the documents in advance by email to standesamt@rodgau.de or send a copy by post
    • Travel document of the applicant
    • Notarised copy from the birth register or the birth certificate of both parties to the marriage in the case of a birth abroad
    • One proof of marital status each
    • In the case of previous marriages/life partnerships, the certificate or dissolution of the marriage/life partnership
    • In the case of foreign spouses, proof of nationality

  2. Subsequently on site
    • Rodgau, Hintergasse 15 by appointment under the telephone numbers 06106 693-1120, 1215, 1289, 1280

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • To be presented on site in the original
    • Identity card or passport of the applicant
    • Notarised copy from the birth register or the birth certificate of both parties to the marriage in the case of a birth abroad
    • One proof of marital status each
    • In the case of previous marriages/life partnerships, the certificate or dissolution of the marriage/life partnership
    • In the case of foreign spouses, proof of nationality

Costs?

  • 47 € and an additional € 23.50 each if foreign law applies


General, more detailed information can be found below.


  • Service description

    If you wish to marry abroad, there may be a legal standard in the country where you intend to marry that requires you to present such a certificate.

    A certificate of no impediment to marriage for marriage abroad can also be issued in Germany for stateless persons, persons entitled to asylum, recognised refugees and persons whose nationality cannot be determined.

    The certificate is issued by the registry office in whose jurisdiction the applicant has their domicile or habitual residence.

    The certificate of no impediment to marriage is valid for a period of six months.

  • Procedure

    • An application for a certificate of no impediment to marriage is made to the relevant registry office.
    • If the examination shows that there is no impediment to the intended marriage under German law, and if the necessary personal details of both parties to the marriage have been provided, the registry office will issue the certificate of matrimonial capacity applied for.

  • Prerequisites

    • If the person wishing to marry abroad has one of the following personal statuses:
    • Stateless
    • Eligible for asylum
    • Recognised refugee
    • or persons whose nationality cannot be determined,
    • and have their habitual residence in Germany.

  • Which documents are required?

    • The requirements, type and format of the evidence to be provided and the examination of the marriage requirements are governed by German law, as for a German citizen.
    • Evidence must be provided in the form of public documents:
      • The civil status.
      • The domicile, habitual residence.
      • Nationality.
      • As well as the last marriages and/or civil partnerships and their dissolution, if applicable.

  • What fees are incurred?

    • Costs may be incurred for the issue of a certificate of no impediment to marriage. Please contact your registry office.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    Once issued, the certificate of no impediment is valid for a period of six months.

  • Processing time

    • Depending on the individual case

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Contradiction
    • Contestation
    • Determination procedure

  • Short text

    • The registry office can issue a certificate of no impediment to marriage for stateless persons, persons entitled to asylum, recognised refugees and persons whose nationality cannot be determined and whose habitual residence is in Germany.
    • The registry office in whose jurisdiction the applicant has their domicile or habitual residence is responsible.
      • The German Staff Regulations apply to these groups of persons
      • And thus the marriage requirements under German law
      • Can apply for a certificate of no impediment to marriage abroad.

  • Issuing body

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