What the Agency of Family Law May Ask You About
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When you apply for marriage in Denmark, the Agency of Family Law may ask for more information before approving your application.
This does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with your case. The authorities simply need enough information and documentation to confirm that you meet the legal requirements for marriage in Denmark.
What they ask for depends on your individual situation.
Your identity and legal stay
One of the first things the authorities need to establish is who you are and whether you are legally allowed to enter and stay in Denmark.
Depending on your nationality, you may therefore be asked to provide a passport, EU ID card, visa, residence permit or other documentation showing your legal stay.
For non-EU/EEA citizens, the rules concerning legal stay are particularly important. The Agency of Family Law may also look at entry stamps or other documentation showing when you entered the Schengen Area.
You can read more about the required documents for a wedding in Denmark.
Information about previous marriages
The application also includes questions about whether either of you has been married before.
If you have previously been married, the authorities may ask for documentation showing that the marriage has legally ended. This could be a final divorce decree, a death certificate or documentation of annulment.
In some cases, the Agency of Family Law may also ask for a certificate of marital status from your current or previous country of residence to confirm that you are unmarried.
This is one of the reasons why the exact documents required can vary considerably from one couple to another.
Information about your relationship
The application also includes questions about whether either of you has been married before.
If you have previously been married, the authorities may ask for documentation showing that the marriage has legally ended. This could be a final divorce decree, a death certificate or documentation of annulment.
In some cases, the Agency of Family Law may also ask for a certificate of marital status from your current or previous country of residence to confirm that you are unmarried.
This is one of the reasons why the exact documents required can vary considerably from one couple to another.
Shared residence
If you live or have previously lived together, you may be asked about your shared residence.
The Agency of Family Law can request documentation such as proof of address or other evidence showing when and where you have lived together.
It is therefore important that the information in your application is accurate and consistent with the documents you submit.
Additional documents and information
Even if you have already submitted an application, the authorities may ask for further documentation.
Foreign documents may need to be translated into Danish, English or German. Depending on where they were issued, they may also require an Apostille or legalisation before they can be accepted.
A request for additional information can also extend the processing time. Straightforward applications with all necessary information can normally be processed much faster than cases where the authorities need to request further documentation.
You can read our guide on how to avoid delays for more information.
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The Agency of Family Law must have the necessary documents and information before it can issue a Certificate of Marital Status.
Providing clear and complete information from the beginning can therefore make a significant difference to how smoothly your application progresses.
At Just Married in Denmark, we help international couples prepare their applications and check the relevant documentation before submission.
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