What Documents Do You Need To Get Married in Denmark

Getting Married in Denmark is simple!  Especially when you work with an Agency that knows the requirements inside and out and can tell you based upon your situation what documents you will require in order to get married in Denmark for the application with the Familieretshuset.

Valid ID

For all couples that marry in Denmark they MUST have a valid ID document, this being either an EU ID card or a passport, both of these need to have at least 3 months validity on them from the date of the ceremony.

Legal Entrance

They will also need to have legal entrance into Denmark;

EU citizenship,

EU residence permit,

Schengen short stay visa (work, student)

Schengen visit visa.

Be a citizen of a visa-free Schengen travel country.  For the full list see here.   Please bear in mind that you mustn't overstay on your 90 days visa free, you will not be able to marry if that is the case when the registrars check your documents.  There are a few exceptions to this rule that your wedding co-ordinator will explain to you.

 

Relationship Document

This is something that we make ourselves and upload to the Danish government office when we make the application for your marriage.

The point of this document is to show the longevity of the relationship and we will let you know what needs to be included with this and will send you a guide.

 

After these documents then it depends on every applicants individual specific situation.. 

 

IF YOU ARE SINGLE NEVER HAVING BEEN MARRIED AND NEVER HAVING ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP - In this case there is nothing to add apart from the documents above, there are no marital status, no single status and no certificates of non impediment needed to get married in Denmark.

 

IF YOU ARE A WIDOW/WIDOWER/SURVIVING PARTNER - Death Certificate of the deceased if the certificate was issued in the USA, Canada, Australia, or an EU member country, it is all ready to use as it is.  If it was issued anywhere else then it will need extra legalisation this is the process of verifying that an important document is legal and authentic.  This can be done by an Apostille Stamp or a three tier stamp which is the Ministry of Justice/High Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Embassy in the country of issue.  The certificate must be an original or a certified copy from the issuing office.  

  • If your certificate is in a foreign language, it must be translated by an authorized translator into German, English or Danish.

 

IF YOU HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP - Full and final divorce decree if the decree was issued in the USA, Canada, Australia, or an EU member country, it is all ready to use as it is.  If it was issued anywhere else then it will need extra legalisation this is the process of verifying that an important document is legal and authentic.  This can be done by an Apostille Stamp or a three tier stamp which is the Ministry of Justice/High Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Embassy in the country of issue.  The certificate must be an original or a certified copy from the issuing office.

  • If your certificate is in a foreign language, it must be translated by an authorized translator into German, English or Danish.

 

IF YOU HAVE SHARED CHILDREN TOGETHER - You will need to provide their birth certificate with both of your names on.

 

RESIDENCE DOCUMENTATION - If you are a couple that are registered at the same address then you have to prove this, this can be a registration document from your local authorities or utility bills, we can also submit one for each of you if you don't have both details on one document. (it is fine and does not impact your application if you do not live together)

 

OTHER DOCUMENTATION - In addition to the above, the Agency of Family Law may, at his sole discretion, ask for any other documents considered necessary.

 

Of course couples are drawn to Denmark because of its easier documents lists and to some this list may seem exhausting, get in touch, we are here to help and once we know your exact situation we can make everything clear for you..