🇩🇪 Germany

Heiratsurkunde beantragen

Marriage certificate copy from the Standesamt — costs €12–15

Easy ~5 min MarriageCertificateVital Records

/ What is this form?

Issued by the Standesamt where the marriage was registered. You receive the original at the wedding. Additional copies can be ordered anytime and are needed for many official processes.

/ Who needs this form?

Anyone needing proof of marriage (tax class change, insurance, visa applications)
Anyone who lost their original certificate
For use abroad: request with Apostille

/ What you need before you start

Personal ID

Details of marriage (date, place)

Fee: €12–15 per copy

/ Step-by-step guide

1 Find the Right Standesamt

Contact the Standesamt where the marriage was registered — not your current place of residence.

2 Request a Copy

Request in person, by post, or online (many Standesämter now offer online requests).

3 Pay the Fee

Pay €12–15 per copy. For use abroad, request with Apostille (additional fee).

4 Receive Certificate

You will receive the certificate by post within a few days to a week.

/ Key fields explained

Field	What to enter	Common mistake
Standesamt der Eheschließung	The office where the marriage was registered	Do not request from your current Standesamt — you need the one where the marriage took place

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Requesting from the wrong Standesamt

Not requesting an international version for use abroad

/ Frequently asked questions

Can I order online?

Many Standesämter accept online or postal requests.