Certificates - Apply for a marriage certificate (Eheurkunde) for a marriage entered into abroad or in a former German territory

• Certification / registration service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/326197/ The certification / registration took place at Standesamt I (Register Office I) in Berlin or at a register office administered by Standesamt I in Berlin in the former German territories. • Entitlement to receive the document Entitled to receive the document are spouses, ancestors and descendants of the spouses; furthermore, all persons who can credibly demonstrate a legal or legitimate interest in the issuance of the certificate. • For online applications: consent to the electronic payment procedure or bank transfer If fees apply, you will receive a payment request by e-mail at a later date. The following payment methods are available to you: • Credit card (Visa, Mastercard) • PayPal If you are unable or unwilling to use the electronic payment option, payment by bank transfer is also possible.

• Application for issuance of a marriage certificate (Eheurkunde) for a marriage performed abroad The application should preferably be submitted online. Submitting the application in person on site is only possible after a prior appointment (Termin) has been arranged. • Proof of relationship or other evidence of legal or legitimate interest • Personalausweis (identity card) or passport for an in-person appointment

• 12.00 euros: marriage certificate • 6.00 euros: each additional certificate issued at the same time • 12.00 euros: international marriage certificate • 6.00 euros: each additional certificate issued at the same time • 12.00 euros: certified register extract, marriage register • 6.00 euros: each additional certified register extract issued at the same time

• Personenstandsgesetz (PStG, Civil Status Act) § 61 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pstg/__61.html • Personenstandsgesetz (PStG, Civil Status Act) § 62 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pstg/__62.html

• General information on register law (Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten, State Office for Citizens' and Regulatory Affairs) www.berlin.de/labo/buergerdienste/standesamt-i-in-berlin/urk