Issuing a marriage certificate

The registry office issues documents and certified extracts from the marriage registers. Upon request, civil status certificates must be issued to those persons to whom a register entry relates, as well as their spouses, life partners, ancestors and...

The registry office issues documents and certified extracts from the marriage registers.
Upon request, civil status certificates must be issued to those persons to whom a register entry relates, as well as their spouses, life partners, ancestors and descendants. Other people have the right to have civil status certificates issued if they can credibly demonstrate a legal interest.

Important notes

Prerequisites

The person applying must be the person to whom the register entry relates.
Spouses, life partners, ancestors, descendants or another person who can credibly demonstrate a legal interest are also eligible to apply.

Documents required

Proof of identity (ID card, passport, or suitable identification document) for eligibility to apply
Proof of legal interest

Please note

no

Deadlines

no

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

The applicant requests the issuance of a civil status certificate or a certified extract from the register.
Spouses, life partners, ancestors, descendants or another person who can credibly demonstrate a legal interest are also eligible to apply.
After checking eligibility, the registry office issues the certificate or the certified extract from the register.

Processing time

Depending on the individual case

Fees

Depending on the individual case, varies from state to state

Legal notes

Legal remedies

no

Legal basis

Designation: §§ 5 Para. 5, 48, 50, 61-66 PStG

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pstg/