Certificate of residence (required for marriage)
You sometimes need this certificate to get married abroad. It includes your name, date and place of birth, marital status and address. You can apply for it online.
Who can apply for it?
- You
- Your legal representative (e.g. parent or guardian) or a special representative (lawyer, notary, etc.)
- Third parties (an individual or a public or private institution)
- Only if the provision of the documents is prescribed or authorised by law
- Application must be in writing and signed
- State the legal provisions on which the application is based
How do you apply?
Price
Free of charge.
When will you receive the document?
- Self-applying with your electronic identity card
You will usually receive the document immediately in your mailbox. - Applied for someone else with your electronic identity card
You will receive the document in your mailbox after verification. - Applied for without electronic identity card
You will receive the document at your official address after approximately 5 business days.
Document for use abroad
To use the document abroad, you sometimes need a legalisation.
Do you have a question?
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