Unmarried persons of legal age who are not related to each other can register a marriage at the registry office or at the local administrative offices. The registration takes place at the main or secondary residence of one of the two persons. Marriage registration can take place at the earliest six months before the wedding.

Marriage registration at the Altes Rathaus registry office is only possible online (opens in a new tab). Documents and proofs must be uploaded via the"digital mailbox (opens in a new tab)".

You start the marriage registration process by entering your personal details. Your identity will be confirmed using the eID card function or alternatively with a video-ident procedure. You can then sign the marriage registration digitally. The marriage registration is subject to a fee and can be paid quickly and easily online via PayPal or direct debit.

You will then receive information about the required documents and evidence within five working days.

If it is necessary to submit the original documents and evidence or to make an appointment in person, you will be informed by e-mail about the next steps.

Once the check has been completed, you will receive all the information about your marriage ceremony. The registration is valid for six months after completion of the legal examination. On request, the documents will be sent to the wedding registry office.

You can reserve a wedding date up to one year in advance in our online wedding calendar (opens in a new tab) without obligation. The wedding ceremony can be held at any registry office in the Federal Republic of Germany, regardless of the place of residence of the couple.

It is possible to appoint a maximum of two witnesses.

A declaration on the use of names can be made.

After the wedding ceremony, a marriage certificate can be issued on request.

If you are unable to use the online service, please contact your local registry office.