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Getting Married in Wuppertal

Plan your civil wedding in Wuppertal

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Step 12–5 Min

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)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Online wedding calendar: service.wuppertal.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 25–10 Min

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 Wuppertal this can also be done completely online with BundID! Both partners must be present in person or by proxy.

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Registry office Wuppertal: Johannes-Rau-Platz 1, 42275 Wuppertal | Tel. 0202 563-91
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 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 35–10 Min

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

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 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 42–5 Min

💍 Shared protection as a couple

Marriage is also a financial decision. Now is the right time for joint insurance – home contents, liability and pension provision as a couple are often cheaper than individual policies.

After the wedding💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 💑 Couple rates often cheaper than individual
  • 🛡️ Combine home & liability insurance
  • 💰 Free & non-binding comparison
  • ⏱ Done in 2 minutes
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 510–15 Min

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

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 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
Step 62–5 Min

💙 Life & risk protection as a family

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Without protection the death of the main earner can financially ruin the other partner – especially with joint loans or property!

Those who marry take responsibility for each other. Two insurances protect your shared standard of living: risk life insurance protects the partner in case of death – life insurance combines protection with wealth building.

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
🟢� Endowment insurance: protection + savings (for wealth building)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 🔵 Risk life insurance: cheap, high payout on death (from €5-15/month)
  • 💑 Joint policy for couples often cheaper
  • 🏠 Required for property financing
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 72–5 Min

🏠 Property financing & credit

Moving or new start as occasion: now is worth comparing current property financing conditions. Those who want to buy or are looking for cheaper credit – rates vary greatly by bank.

⚠️Even 0.1% difference in interest rate means approx. €6,000 more or less on a €300,000 loan over 20 years – always get multiple quotes!
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 📊 Compare at least 3 offers – interest differences are significant
  • 💰 10-20% equity significantly lowers the interest rate
  • 📅 Fixed rate: 10-15 years recommended for planning security
  • 🔄 Existing loan? Check refinancing – often cheaper
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
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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!