Only marriages performed at the local Office of Vital Statistics (Standesamt) are legally valid in Germany. A church ceremony may be held later, if desired. Consular officers cannot perform marriages.

Do I need to register my marriage in Germany?

If you marry abroad, you need to have your marriage officially registered in Germany as well. To do so, you must submit an application for a certificate of marriage to the relevant Civil Registry Office. The apostille is an official document confirming the authenticity of the marriage certificate.

Is marriage in US valid in other countries?

Generally, any marriage entered into between two U.S. citizens in another country is recognized as valid in the U.S. as long as the union was legal when and where performed. Foreign-issued divorces are also generally given same type of full faith and credit acceptance as foreign marriages.

Is US marriage certificate valid in Europe?

As long as you have complied with the law of the country where you got married, the marriage will automatically be recognised throughout the EU – unless it is a same-sex marriage.

Can I get divorce in USA if I married in another country?

Yes. You can divorce in an American state even if you were married abroad. However, you cant file for divorce until you fulfill your current states residency requirements, meaning that you have to live within that state for a period of time prescribed by the states divorce laws.

Where is the best place to marry abroad?

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