Marriage in the Federal Republic of Germany

Only marriages performed at a registrar's office ("Standesamt") are legally valid in Germany.

USA citizens are required to submit the following documents to get married in Germany :

1. Identification document with photograph (e.g. U.S. passport or, if a member of the Armed Forces, identification card) ;
2. A certified copy of the birth certificate in "long firm" which includes the names of both parents and legalized with an "APOSTILLE" seal issued by the State Department of the State where the birth took place. The birth certificate should also be translated into German, certified with a "Certificate of Accuracy".
3. Evidence of termination of any previous marriage (final divorce or annulment decree or death certificate). If applicable, a final decree of divorce or death certificate of the previous spouse, legalized with the "APOSTILLE" issued by the State Department of the State where the divorce took place; the divorce decree should also be translated into German, certified with a "Certificate of Accuracy".
4. If the American citizen is under 18 a sworn statement executed by a legal representative, i.e. father and mother or guardian, before a notary public, giving consent legalized with an "APOSTILLE" seal issued by the State Department and translation into German, certified with a "Certificate of Accuracy".
5. American who wish to marry in Germany require an "Ehefähigkeitszeugnis" which is a sworn affidavit regarding their civil status in the form of a "Affidavit of Eligibility/Freedom to Marry", have it notarized before a notary public in the United States, legalized with an "APOSTILLE" seal issued by the State Department and translation into German, certified with a "Certificate of Accuracy".
6.   Medical certificate (blood test) might be required.

related to preparation of Documents Required for a Marriages Abroad for submission in foreign countries.

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