Certificate of no impediment

If you are a German citizen and wish to marry abroad, the requirements for marriage are determined by German law.
You can also apply for a German certificate of matrimonial capacity if you are a stateless person, a homeless foreigner or a foreign refugee within the meaning of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees with habitual residence in Germany and you need the certificate of matrimonial capacity to marry abroad.
This regulation is intended to prevent the marriage from being recognized abroad but not in Germany. It is particularly important for any future children that a marriage entered into abroad is also recognized in the country of origin of the German parent.
For this reason, you must always submit a German certificate of no impediment to marriage to the foreign marriage office. This certificate of no impediment to marriage confirms that there is no impediment to marriage under German law.
If you have more than one nationality, the law of the country with which you are most closely connected will apply.
The German certificate of no impediment to marriage is valid for a period of six months.

• Proof of identity, nationality and parentage, marital status and, if applicable, dissolution of previous marriage(s)
• All documents must be submitted in the original. The registry office will provide information on the form in which the documents can be used (e.g. with an apostille or legalization).
  

The amount of the fees varies depending on the fee schedule.

• Period of validity 6 months
  

The processing time depends on the individual case.