A romantic wedding in Denmark... the stuff that dreams are made of! If you are planning on getting married in Denmark, there are several legal hoops to jump through. The key to success, as always, is good research and preparation.
Always check with your embassy well in advance for up-to-date requirements. Many embassies recommend that you arrange your Danish wedding through a professional agency, but here are some guidelines if you choose to do-it-yourself.
Documents
The following documents may be required:
- Passports
- Birth certificates - long form including names of parents
- Evidence of termination of all previous marriages – previous marriage certificates, final divorce decrees (including certificate of finality of divorce), annulment decrees or death certificates
- Military personnel must submit consent to the marriage from their Commanding Officer
All civil documents should be originals endorsed with an Apostille Stamp.
All documents issued in a foreign language should be accompanied by official translations.
Approval of Foreign Divorce
Danish authorities (Overpræsidium) must approve divorce certificates. Decrees of divorce or annulment must clearly indicate a final judgment, that no appeal has or can be filed, and freedom to remarry. Submit papers to the address below prior to your arrival in Copenhagen.
Københavns Overpræsidium (the Prefect of Copenhagen)
Hammerensgade 1,
DK - 1267 Copenhagen K
Phone: 33 12 23 80
If you intend to marry outside of Copenhagen, contact the local government office (Statsamt)
Submit Documents to Marriage Office
When completed and approved, submit documents to the appropriate marriage office. It may take up to two weeks to process the marriage papers. Allow additional time in case the marriage office needs further clarification on the divorce decree.
Some churches and register offices may require a residency period. Contact the local church or register office for further details.
Copenhagen Rådhuset
Bryllupskontoret, Rådhuspladsen, 1559 Copenhagen
Phone: 33 66 23 34 or 35 or 36
Frederiksberg Kommune
Rådhuset, Smallegade 1, 2000 Frederiksberg
Phone: 38 21 21 21
Augustenborg Kommune
Storegade 20, 6440 Augustenborg
Phone: 73 47 73 47
Bov Kommune
Kirkestien 1, 6330 Padborg
Phone: 73 67 55 00
Maribo Kommune
Jernbanegade 7, 4930 Maribo
Phone: 54 79 79 79
Tønder Kommune
Kongevej 57, 6270 Tønder
Phone: 74 72 80 00
Vojens Kommune
Rådhuscentret 7, 6500 Vojens
Phone: 74 20 30 40
Ceremonies
Legally valid marriages can be celebrated in a civil ceremony performed by a mayor or a religious ceremony performed by a clergyman of a recognized religious community. Clerics are bound to report the marriage to the civil authorities.
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