Marriage documents package
We obtain the documents the registry office requires for the marriage.
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To give notice of marriage, the registry office asks for many documents depending on nationality. We help gather them and request the necessary documents; you give the notice itself in person.
- Our fixed price
- 99 €+ the authorities' fees (paid later)
- Official fee
- 45–400 €
- Processing time
- 30–120 days
Please note
- • You sign the form yourself
- • Package
Who is this for?
- You want to marry in Germany and at least one of you has a foreign nationality.
How your order works
- 1You choose the service and pay the fixed price.
- 2You upload your documents and sign the power of attorney online.
- 3We fill in the official form for you.
- 4You sign the form yourself, because the authority requires your own signature.
- 5We file everything, follow the application and update you at every step.
Before payment
Name, email, city and nationality of both partners.
Required documents
After payment we need
- IDs of everyone involved
- Place of birth of both partners
- Marital status of both partners
- Previous marriages and how they ended (if applicable)
- City and registry office of the planned marriage
- Birth certificates
- Registration certificates
- Proof of single status
- Country of issue for each document
- Documents already available and still required
- Translation and legalisation needed for each document
- Apply for fee exemption at the higher regional court?
- Proof of benefits (only when applying for fee exemption)
Good to know
- Both partners give notice of the marriage in person at the registry office.
- Foreign nationals usually need a certificate of no impediment or an exemption from the Higher Regional Court (§ 1309 BGB).
- We offer this service with partners.
Responsible office
Standesamt + OLG (Befreiung) + Übersetzer
Channel to the authority
Letter · Email
The result is sent directly to your address.
Legal basis
§§ 12, 13 PStG · § 28 PStV · § 1309 BGB
Frequently asked questions
Which documents does the registry office need?
That depends on your nationality. The registry office gives you the complete list.
What does giving notice cost?
Depending on the office from around €45, more with foreign law; an exemption from the Higher Regional Court costs extra.
Do foreign documents have to be translated?
Usually yes – certified, and often with an apostille or legalisation.
Do I have to go to the authority myself for "Marriage documents package"?
No. With your power of attorney we file the application with the responsible office (Standesamt + OLG (Befreiung) + Übersetzer).
How long does it take?
Usually 30 to 120 days, depending on the authority.
Is the official fee included in the price?
No. The authority's fee (45–400 €) comes on top. You pay it later, once it is known.
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What we do and what we don't
- We fill in applications based on your details, file them and follow them up.
- We give no legal or tax advice and do not assess chances of success.
- We are a private service, not a public authority.