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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
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

💡 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

💡 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
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.

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

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

💡 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

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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