Certificate of marriage ability

A certificate of fitness to marry is an official certificate that confirms that there are no obstacles to a marriage between two fiancées, at least one of whom also has a citizenship other than German, according to the legal system of the issuing country, i.e. in particular no lack of ability to marry or no marriage ban .

The certificates of legal capacity to marry are fully recognized on a mutual basis in accordance with the Convention on the Issuance of Certificates of Legal Capacity to Marry, which is effective in Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Moldova, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and Turkey. Certificates from other countries may also meet the requirements for a certificate of legal capacity to marry, but in most cases they are simply certificates of singleness without the quality of a certificate of legal capacity to marry.

If you, as a German, would like to get married abroad, the registry office of your current or last place of residence is responsible for issuing it.

You can find out which documents you need and further information in a personal conversation at the relevant registry office.

Further information on the marriage certificate in Germany can be found on Wikipedia.