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Marriage in Münster

Everything about civil marriage

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Step 1

Register your marriage

You must register your marriage at the registry office. In Münster, this can be done online via eID or by post/in person.

Earliest 6 months before desired date💰 72 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Registry office Münster: Heinrich-Brüning-Straße 7, 48143 Münster
  • Phone: 0251/492-3401
  • Email: standesamt@stadt-muenster.de
  • Electronic pre-registration via eID possible
Step 2

Choose wedding venue

In Münster there are various wedding venues. Civil weddings mainly take place at the Lotharinger Kloster.

💰 0 € - 171 €
💡 Tips
  • Lotharinger Kloster: Hörsterstraße 28 (main venue, no extra cost)
  • Schlaun Hall: up to 36 guests
  • Mühlenhof open-air museum: May-September, +171 €
  • Friday afternoon: +119 €, Saturday: +153 €
Step 3

Wedding ceremony

On your wedding day, the civil ceremony takes place at the chosen venue. Münster offers a free webcam service!

💰 15 € (erste Eheurkunde), weitere je 9 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Weddings: Lotharinger Kloster, Hörsterstraße 28
  • Bus: Lines 7, 8, 9, 17 – Stop Hörstertor
  • Free webcam service for guests abroad!
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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💡 Tips
  • ⏱ Dauert nur 2 Minuten
  • 💰 Kostenlos & unverbindlich
  • 💑 Paartarife oft günstiger als Einzelverträge
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 5

Name change (optional)

If you change your name, you need to notify various institutions.

💰 37 € (neuer Personalausweis)
💡 Tips
  • New ID card at citizens' office
  • Inform bank, insurance, employer
  • Driver's license doesn't need to be changed
  • Tax class changes automatically
Step 6

Change tax class

After marriage, you can change your tax classes. The change happens automatically at the tax office after marriage registration.

💰 0 €
💡 Tips
  • Tax class change possible online via ELSTER
  • Classic combination: III/V or IV/IV
  • IV/IV with factor for similar salaries
  • Change possible once per year
Step 7

Adjust health insurance

After marriage, family insurance may be possible. Inform your health insurance.

💰 0 €
💡 Tips
  • Family insurance: free co-insurance possible
  • Requirement: spouse earns under 505 €/month
  • Send marriage certificate to health insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Frühestens 6 Monate vor Wunschtermin
What does it cost?
72 €, 0 € - 171 €, 15 € (erste Eheurkunde), weitere je 9 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 37 € (neuer Personalausweis), 0 €, 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Mögliche Bußgelder oder Verzögerungen

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