Marriage in Germany

German couple who married in 1920

Marriage in Germany is governed by the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch in sections 1297 to 1588 of the fourth book of the code as a branch of family law.[citation needed] Marriage may only be conducted by a civil registrar, although couples may also participate in religious ceremonies. People who are not citizens or residents may marry in Germany.[1] Since 1 October 2017, same-sex couples may marry.[2]

References

  1. ^ Auswärtiges Amt. "Marriage in Germany". www.germany.info. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  2. ^ Eddy, Melissa (1 October 2017). "Same-Sex Couples Wed in Germany as Marriage Law Takes Effect". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 April 2020.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marriage in Germany.
  • v
  • t
  • e
Marriage in Europe
Sovereign states
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Armenia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Kazakhstan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
States with limited
recognition
  • Abkhazia
  • Kosovo
  • Northern Cyprus
  • South Ossetia
  • Transnistria