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Marriage in Bremen

Everything you need to do for your wedding in Bremen

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Step 1

Register marriage

Marriage registration is done at the registry office Bremen-Mitte or Bremen-Nord. Online pre-registration possible!

⚠️Registration is valid for 6 months. Register at earliest 6 months before desired date.
⏰ 6 months before wedding💰 47 € (nur deutsches Recht), 72 € (mit ausländischem Recht), 143 € (mit Befreiung Ehefähigkeitszeugnis)

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Registry office Bremen-Mitte: Hollerallee 79, Tel. 115
  • Registry office Bremen-Nord: Gerhard-Rohlfs-Str. 62, Tel. 115
  • Online pre-registration speeds up the process
  • Witnesses are no longer mandatory!
Register marriage Bremen↗
Step 2

Choose wedding date and venue

The wedding date is set during registration. Bremen also offers special external venues!

⚠️Book popular dates early - especially Saturdays go fast!
⏰ During registration💰 36 € (Trauung bei anderem Standesamt), 127 € (Außentrauort)
💡 Tips
  • External venues in Bremen: Town Hall, Fallturm, Lür-Kropp-Hof, Weserstadion, botanika
  • Marriage certificate: €15, each additional simultaneous: €8
  • Ask early for Saturdays and special dates
View wedding venues Bremen↗
Step 3

Plan name change

Decide before the wedding which married name you want. The declaration is made at the registry office.

⚠️Name declaration can also be made after wedding, but must be applied for separately.
⏰ Before or at wedding💰 0 € (bei Trauung), 30 € (nachträgliche Erklärung)
💡 Tips
  • Options: Common married name, double name, or each keeps their name
  • With double name: Only one partner may use double name
  • Children automatically get the married name
Info about name usage↗
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
👉 Tarife als Paar vergleichen ↗
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 5

Change tax class

After wedding you can change tax classes - III/V or IV/IV is often worthwhile.

⚠️Without change you stay in tax class I - often less favorable!
⏰ After wedding💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • IV/IV: For similar income
  • III/V: For very different income
  • Can be changed online via ELSTER
  • Check factor method as alternative
Change tax class online↗
Step 6

Update documents

If name changes, ID card, passport, driver's license and other documents must be updated.

⚠️Old documents become invalid with new name!
⏰ Shortly after wedding💰 Personalausweis: 37 €, Reisepass: 70 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Apply for ID card at BürgerServiceCenter
  • Also think of banks, insurance, employer
  • Driver's license must also be updated
Appointment at BürgerServiceCenter↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
6 Monate vor Hochzeit
What does it cost?
47 € (nur deutsches Recht), 72 € (mit ausländischem Recht), 143 € (mit Befreiung Ehefähigkeitszeugnis), 36 € (Trauung bei anderem Standesamt), 127 € (Außentrauort), 0 € (bei Trauung), 30 € (nachträgliche Erklärung), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 €, Personalausweis: 37 €, Reisepass: 70 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Die Anmeldung ist 6 Monate gültig. Frühestens 6 Monate vor dem Wunschtermin anmelden.

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