Converting a civil partnership into a marriage

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  • Service description

    Special information for - City of Kevelaer

    Here you will find information on converting an existing civil partnership into a same-sex marriage.

    You have already established a civil partnership and would now like to convert it into a marriage?
    Please make an appointment with us to register the conversion of the marriage.

    The conversion of the civil partnership can take place at the marriage venues or - if you wish - also at the registry office.

  • Legal basis

  • Required documents

    Special information for - City of Kevelaer
    • current identification documents (identity card/passport)
    • current extract from the civil partnership register (available from the registry office where the civil partnership was established)
    • extended registration certificate with proof of marital status (if your main residence is in the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer, this certificate can be issued at the time of registration)

  • Costs

    Special information for - City of Kevelaer

    Registration of marriage
    German law: € 90.00
    Foreign law: € 120.00

    Issuing of a certified copy or an extract or a civil status certificate from a civil status register or book: € 15.00


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