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Description of the
A marriage abroad can be subsequently notarised on application to the relevant registry office if one of the spouses is a German citizen at the time of the application. The spouses are entitled to apply, or if both are deceased, their parents and children.
The registry office in whose jurisdiction the person entitled to apply has or last had their place of residence or habitual abode is responsible for notarisation. If this also does not result in jurisdiction, the registry office I in Berlin will notarise the marriage
Prerequisites
The subsequent certification of the marriage is possible for
- German nationals
- Stateless persons, homeless foreigners and foreign refugees with habitual residence in Germany
Authorised applicants are
- the spouses themselves
- are both deceased, their parents and children
Required documents
The foreign marriage certificate is required.Costs
- Registration in the marriage register: €55.00
Additional costs may apply depending on individual circumstances. The relevant registry office will be happy to advise you. - Marriage certificate / notarised printout from the marriage register: EUR 12.00
- Registration in the marriage register: €55.00
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Visiting address
New cemetery
BuchbrunnerStrasse 61, 97318 KitzingenTown hall
Kaiserstraße13/15 , 97318 Kitzingen