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Getting Married in Würzburg in Würzburg

Everything you need to do for your wedding in Würzburg – from the registry office to the name change.

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Step 1If one partner is foreign⏱ 2–5 Min

Consultation for binational marriage

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Frist: 6+ months before wedding · Binational marriages need 3-6 months lead time! Documents from abroad, translations and court review take long.

If one of you is not a German citizen, you MUST first make a consultation appointment at the registry office in Würzburg. There you'll learn which extra documents you need.

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Standesamt Würzburg: Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 37 24 21

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Foreign documents usually need translation and apostille
For document issues: Oberlandesgericht Bamberg is responsible for Würzburg

Registry office Würzburg↗

Step 2⏱ 10–15 Min

Register intention to marry

The intention to marry must be registered at the Standesamt Würzburg – usually 6 months before the planned wedding date. Without this registration no wedding!

⚠️The intention to marry is only valid for 6 months! If you don't marry after that, you need to re-register.

⏰ At least 6 months before wedding💰 ca. 40–80 €

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

Current registration certificate (not older than 4 weeks)(Required)

Extended registration certificate(Required)

Birth certificate (certified copy)(Required)

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Standesamt Würzburg: Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 37 24 21

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Appointment required: wuerzburg.de/rathaus/buergerbuero/terminvereinbarung
Divorced/widowed: bring divorce decree or death certificate

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Step 3⏱ 2–5 Min

Marriage ceremony

The civil wedding ceremony takes place at the Standesamt Würzburg. Würzburg offers special wedding venues – e.g. the historic Residenz or the town hall. Church weddings are separate and not legally binding.

💰 ca. 40–80 € (Grundgebühr) + Extragebühr für besondere Trauorte

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Special wedding venues in Würzburg: e.g. historic town hall
Witnesses: you need 2 adult witnesses with ID
Rings: don't forget!
Photography allowed at civil ceremony

Registry office Würzburg↗

Step 4⏱ 10–15 Min

Name change after wedding

After the wedding you can change your name. You need the marriage certificate and must update your ID, passport, driving licence and all relevant accounts/contracts.

💰 ca. 10–30 € (neue Ausweise)

📄 Required Documents

Marriage certificate(Required)

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Bürgerbüro Würzburg (new ID): Rückermainstraße 2 | Tel. 0931 37 20 00
Name change checklist: ID, passport, driving licence, car registration, bank accounts, employer, health insurance, tax office, pension insurance
Request multiple copies of marriage certificate from registry office – useful for all the updates!

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