In­ter­na­tio­nal mar­ri­a­ges

A certificate of marital status is documentation that you meet the conditions in the Danish Act on the Formation and Dissolution of Marriage (Marriage Act).

You must either apply for a certificate of marital status (prøvelsesattest) from the Agency of Family Law or the municipality.

Video Guides

The video below provides an overview of the entire application process. Watch more vi­deo gu­ide of how to ap­ply for a cer­ti­fi­cate of ma­ri­tal sta­tus. 

Where you should apply depends on both of your nationalities or your basis for residence in Denmark.

You are both:

• Danish or Nordic citizens,
• or have permanent residence in Denmark
• or have a right of permanent residence in Denmark pursuant to the Executive Order on EU Residence.

You or your partner is not:

• a Danish or Nordic citizen,
• do not have permanent residence in Denmark
• do not have a right of permanent residence in Denmark pursuant to the Executive Order on EU Residence.