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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
If you contemplate getting married in Germany you have to visit the Standesamt to give notice of the impending marriage. <br />
Call the Standesamt to verify opening hours before visiting because most likely the office will be open only for a couple of hours during the week.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Passport. Military i.d. Cards are not always accepted.<br />
*Birth certificate.<br />
*An affidavit stating that you are single. <br />
*Marriage questionnaire<br />
*Power of attorney to register.<br />
*Certificate of eligibility to marry<br />
*Widowed persons must submit the death certificate of their former spouse. <br />
*Certificate of Finality of Divorce<br />
*Certified copy of the divorce judgment<br />
*Marriage Certificate (of all previous marriages)<br />
*Bi-lingual Affidavit of Marital History<br />
*A foreign fianc (e) not residing within Germany or another European Union (EU) country has to either apply for a VISA or may enter the country without a VISA (where possible).<br />
*If one of the parties to be wed is at least 16 years old but not yet 18 years old, the<br />
*German age of emancipation, then that party needs to seek approval from the Family Court in order to be wed.<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
Generally, you can choose between three Standesmter<br><br />
(1) The one where you are stationed<br><br />
(2) The one where you live and<br><br />
(3) The one where your fianc (e) resides<br><br />
(4) Any other Standesamt in Germany provided that you contacted one of the below - mentioned Standeslamter first.<br><br><br />
Below are some of registrars addresses.<br><br />
Standesamt Charlottenburg von Berlin<br><br />
Alt- Lietzow 28<br><br />
10587 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Wilmersdorf von Berlin<br><br />
Berkaer Platz 1<br><br />
14199 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Schneberg von Berlin<br><br />
John-F.-Kennedy-Platz<br><br />
10825 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Tempelhof von Berlin<br><br />
Tempelhofer Damm 165/169<br><br />
12099 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Reinichendorf von Berlin<br><br />
Eichborndamm 215/239<br><br />
13437 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Lichtenberg von Berlin<br><br />
Anton-Saefkow-Platz 7<br><br />
10369 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Pankow von Berlin<br><br />
Johannes-R.-Becher-Str.<br><br />
13187 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Auenstelle Berlin-Buch<br><br />
Wetbergstr. 38<br><br />
13125 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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Standesamt Hohenschnhausen von Berlin<br><br />
Zingster Str. 2<br><br />
13051 Berlin<br><br />
Germany<br><br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
The minimum age for marriage is eighteen. With parental consent, one party may be younger than eighteen, but not younger than sixteen years of age. You might have to consult a family court.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
The civil ceremony costs about 100-200. There may be additional fees during the application process. <br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Six (6) months<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Once you have all papers prepared and turned in, then - depending on your special case - it will be only a matter of 2-6 weeks before the civil wedding ceremony<br />
*Both spouses must be present at the mandatory civil wedding ceremony.<br />
*A religious ceremony by a military chaplain or civilian clergyman is optional.<br />
*Upon completion of the registry process you have to get married within the following 6 months<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name of the couple getting married.<br />
*Name of their Witnesses.<br />
*Age of the couple intending to get married.<br />
*Marital history.<br />
*If your fianc (e) cannot be present when you register for the impending marriage, then you need to present a written statement indicating that he/she agrees to the initiation of the registry process (Beitrittserklarung).<br />
*Date of Birth.<br />
*City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
Germany does not recognize common law marriages and requires a mandatory civil wedding ceremony before a registrar of vital statistics (Standesbeamter) at the local Office of Vital Statistics (Standesamt)<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
All required documents must be translated and be no older than six months. You need to hire a sworn interpreter for the translation or a lawyer to certify it.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
If a spouse dies, property and pensions are passed on to the widow(er).<br><br />
The partners have to support each other financially.<br><br />
In case of a divorce, a binding settlement can be demanded.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
;Marriage in Germany <br />
: http://www.internations.org/germany-expats/guide/15985-family-children-education/marriage-in-germany-15962 <br />
;Getting Married in Germany<br />
: http://berlin.angloinfo.com/information/family/marriage-partnerships/ <br />
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==Others==<br />
Both parties need a passport as well as proof of residence that has been valid for over three weeks.<br />
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