How to Marry in Denmark
Below are the legalities for marrying in Denmark, alongside a map and the weather, to help you plan your ideal wedding abroad. Or you can find a wedding planner in Denmark here.
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Denmark Marriage Law Requirements
What are the legal requirements to get married in Denmark?
Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women. If between 16 and 18
years old then parental consent is required.
Two witnesses are required.
How long do I have to be resident in Denmark before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements to get married in Denmark.
Obtaining a marriage licence
You must send the documents below to the National Register or to the town hall
where you wish to get married to obtain a certificate of marriage approval. This
can take up to 2-4 weeks.
What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Full passports.
Birth Certificates.
Certificate of marital status.
Marriage declaration form obtained from the town hall or National Register.
If you have been divorced then the final divorce papers must be shown.(you may
also need to ensure that the correct wording accepted by Danish law is on your
papers, if not you will need to obtain a statement stating you are free to
remarry.)
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be
shown.
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