Notarisation of a marriage abroad by a German registry office

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You can also have your marriage concluded abroad entered in the marriage register at a later date. However, there is no obligation to do so.

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
    • Notarised copy from the birth register or the birth certificate of both parties to the marriage in the case of a birth abroad
    • An extended registration certificate if you are resident in Germany
    • In the case of previous marriages/partnerships, the certificate or dissolution of the marriage/partnership
    • The foreign marriage certificate with a translation

  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/ 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
    • An extended registration certificate if you are resident in Germany
    • In the case of previous marriages/life partnerships, the certificate or dissolution of the marriage/life partnership
    • The foreign marriage certificate with a translation

Costs?

  • 94 € 


General, more detailed information can be found below.


  • Service description

    Properly issued marriage certificates (marriage certificates) from abroad are generally recognised in Germany. There is no obligation to make a subsequent entry in a German marriage register.
    However, a subsequent entry in the marriage register can be advantageous because the local registry office can then issue you with a German marriage certificate. Any translations and notarisations of the foreign certificate will therefore no longer be necessary.

  • Procedure

    Please call the registry office in advance for details of the procedures and documents required.

    • Gather the necessary documents and go to the registry office.
    • The registrar will check whether the notarisation can be carried out by a German registry office.
    • If the requirements are met, the entry can be made in the marriage register.

    If required, the registry office will issue you with a marriage certificate once the entry in the register has been made.

  • Responsible office

    • if you are resident in Germany: the registry office of the place where you live or usually stay
    • for residence abroad: registry office I in Berlin

  • Prerequisites

    A marriage concluded abroad can only be entered in the German marriage register if it was legally valid. Furthermore, it must not contradict German law.

    The subsequent notarisation of the marriage is possible for:

    • German nationals
    • Stateless persons, homeless foreigners or foreign refugees with habitual residence in Germany

    Authorised applicants:

    • each spouse
    • are both deceased:
      • their parents and
      • their children

  • Which documents are required?

    • Marriage certificate (marriage certificate) of the marriage concluded abroad, if necessary with certification by the competent foreign authority (apostille) or legalisation by the German diplomatic mission abroad
    • valid identity card, passport or travel document
    • Naturalisation certificate, citizenship card if applicable
    • Translations of all documents in foreign languages by sworn translators in Germany

    Other additionally required documents:

    • At the birth of the spouses in Germany:
      • the birth certificates
    • If the spouses were born abroad:
      • the birth certificates with certification by the competent foreign authority (apostille) or legalisation by the German diplomatic mission abroad
    • Has one spouse been married before?
      • Notarised copy from the marriage register of the last previous marriage with a note of dissolution
      • alternatively or in the case of previous marriages abroad: proof of the conclusion and dissolution of all previous marriages - for example marriage certificates, death certificates, all divorce judgements (complete and with a note from the court stating when the judgement became legally binding / "final judgement")
      • Recognition of the foreign divorce by the President of the Higher Regional Court, if applicable
    • If a spouse has already established a registered civil partnership:
      • Proof of the establishment and dissolution of all civil partnerships

  • What fees are incurred?

    If the registry office I in Berlin is responsible, the fee is based on Berlin state law.

    Fee: 94,00 €
    Prepayment: No
    for the notarisation of a marriage contracted abroad, unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

    Fee: 12,00 €
    Prepayment: No
    for the issue of the marriage certificate, unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

    Fee: 6,00 €
    Prepayment: No
    for each additional copy of the marriage certificate issued, unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

  • Legal basis

    Administrative Cost Regulations for the Ministry of the Interior and Sport.

  • What else should I know?

    If you got married abroad, you can apply to the registry office in your home town for the marriage to be subsequently notarised in the German marriage register.

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