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Getting Married in Düsseldorf

Plan your civil wedding in Düsseldorf

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Step 1

Reserve wedding date

Reserve your preferred date in the online wedding calendar up to 6 months in advance. New dates are released daily at 9:00 AM.

⚠️Popular dates (Saturdays, special dates) book up quickly – reserve early!

⏰ Up to 6 months before desired date💰 0 € (Reservierung)

💡 Tips

Online wedding calendar: service.duesseldorf.de
Venues: Registry office Inselstraße, Schloss Benrath, Schloss Eller, various town halls
Dates released daily at 9 AM for 6 months ahead
Ambient weddings on the Rhine possible!
Reservation is not registration – this must be done separately

Reserve wedding date↗

Step 2

Register marriage

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Frist: At earliest 6 months before wedding date · Registration must be done at the registry office of residence – not the wedding venue!

Register the marriage at the registry office. In Düsseldorf this can also be done completely online with BundID! Both partners must be present in person or by proxy.

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

You already have this – must be valid. If lost: citizens' office Cologne (approx. €37)

Residence certificate(Required)

Obtained automatically if living in Düsseldorf

Certified copy from birth register(Required)

Not older than 6 months

Certificate of no impediment(Optional)

For foreign nationals

💡 Tips

Registry office Düsseldorf: Inselstraße 11, 40479 Düsseldorf | Tel. 0211 89-91
Online registration possible with BundID – both need activated eID
Opening hours: Mon + Tue 2:30-4pm, Thu 2:30-6pm (appointment only)
With proxy: Bring both IDs!
50% discount with Düsselpass!

Step 3

Wedding ceremony

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Frist: On wedding day · Without valid ID the wedding cannot take place!

On the big day: Arrive on time with valid IDs. Witnesses are optional, but maximum 2 allowed.

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

You already have this – must be valid. If lost: citizens' office Cologne (approx. €37)

Witnesses' IDs(Optional)

If witnesses desired

💡 Tips

Witnesses: 0-2 people, must be of legal age
Registry office Inselstraße: 20-25 guests depending on room
Schloss Benrath: up to 30 guests + photographer
About 15 min for photos after ceremony
Marriage certificate handed over directly

View wedding venues↗

Step 4

💍 Gemeinsame Absicherung als Paar

Heiraten ist auch eine finanzielle Entscheidung. Jetzt ist der richtige Moment für gemeinsame Versicherungen und Finanzen als Paar – Hausrat, Haftpflicht, Vorsorge.

⏰ Nach der Hochzeit💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

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Save this deadline to your calendar so you don't forget.

When is / was das Hochzeitsdatum?

Works with iPhone, Google Calendar, Outlook and many others.

💡 Tips

⏱ Dauert nur 2 Minuten
💰 Kostenlos & unverbindlich
💑 Paartarife oft günstiger als Einzelverträge

👉 Tarife als Paar vergleichen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

Step 5

Name change after marriage

After marriage you need to change your name with all important institutions: ID, bank, employer, insurances.

⚠️ID card must be updated promptly – otherwise travel problems may occur!

⏰ Promptly after wedding💰 22,80-37 € (Personalausweis)

📄 Required Documents

Marriage certificate(Required)

You get this directly after the wedding from Cologne registry office

Old ID card(Required)

Your current ID – will be collected when picking up the new one

Biometric photo(Required)

At photographer or photo booth – must meet biometric requirements

💡 Tips

Apply for new ID at citizen service office
Tip: Apply for ID 8 weeks in advance with registration confirmation
Inform bank, insurance, employer
Driver's license does NOT need to be changed

Citizen office appointment↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?

Bis zu 6 Monate vor Wunschtermin

What does it cost?

0 € (Reservierung), 60 € (deutsch-deutsch), mehr bei ausländischem Recht, Inkl. in Anmeldung (Ambiente-Trauung: ab 120€ extra), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 22,80-37 € (Personalausweis)

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Beliebte Termine (Samstage, besondere Daten) sind schnell ausgebucht – früh reservieren!

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