Apostille for the Danish marriage certificate
How much does the apostille service cost?
Postille for a fixed price of €200
including 19% German VAT · Official fee, processing, and shipping included
The price includes:
- the official fee for the apostille from the relevant Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
- the organization and handling of the apostille process,
- shipping costs within the agreed scope of services.
You’ll receive our apostille service for a transparent total price of €200, including 19% German value-added tax.
What is an apostille?
The short answer: An apostille is a certificate of authenticity affixed to a public document. For a Danish marriage certificate, it is issued exclusively by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet). (Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy in Berlin): Legalization and Apostille. um.dk)
It is usually not required for recognition in Germany (Federal Foreign Office / Federal Office for Foreign Affairs: “Germans Getting Married in Denmark” (as of December 2018). bfaa.diplo.de)
It is particularly important for use in non-EU countries (for example, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the U.S.) or if a government agency specifically requires it.
When is an apostille required?
What is the marriage certificate to be used for? | Is an apostille required? |
|---|---|
Name Change and Registration with the German Registry Office | Generally, no. Please check with the registry office in advance. |
Authorities in other EU countries | Generally, no. |
Authorities in non-EU countries that are parties to the Hague Convention (for example, the United States, Turkey, and Ukraine) | Yes, it is usually required. |
Countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention | The more involved legalization process through the embassy of the destination country applies. Please inquire there. |
Practical Tip: Ask the office where you will be submitting the document in writing in advance whether an apostille is required. The Federal Foreign Office notes that it is only necessary if a German authority requires it.
Federal Foreign Office / Federal Office for Foreign Affairs: “Germans Getting Married in Denmark” (as of December 2018). bfaa.diplo.de
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Key Information About the Apostille at a Glance
- Competent Authority: Only the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to affix an apostille to Danish documents. It stamps and signs them itself
(Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy in Berlin): Legalization and Apostille. um.dk). - Legal basis: Denmark acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention of October 5, 1961, effective January 1, 2007
(Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Apostille. um.dk). - Marriage certificates are included: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly lists marriage certificates among the documents it can affix an apostille to
(Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Legalization, General Information. um.dk). - Germany: German and Danish documents are exempt from legalization in each other’s countries. An apostille is only required if a German authority requests it
(Federal Foreign Office / Federal Office for Foreign Affairs: “Germans Marrying in Denmark” (as of December 2018). bfaa.diplo.de). - EU-wide: EU Regulation 2016/1191 simplifies the use of public documents between EU member states, including marriage certificates.
(Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 simplifying the requirements for the presentation of certain public documents. eur-lex.europa.eu). - Processing time: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimates 5 to 7 business days from receipt of the documents. Shipping time is additional
(Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Marriage certificates. um.dk).
How to Apply for an Apostille Through Us
1
Fill out the contact form
Please fill out our contact form. As soon as we receive your request, we will send you a confirmation email and our invoice.
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Send the original document by certified mail
Please send us your original Danish marriage certificate by certified mail. Copies will not be accepted.
Gemeinsame Zukunft e.V.
Grochlitzer Str. 36
06618 Naumburg
Germany
Please include a brief note with the following information:
- Your full name
- Your return address
- Your phone number and email address
We will notify you as soon as we receive your certificate.
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We will apply for the apostille
We will apply for the apostille from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As soon as it is issued, we will return the document to you by certified mail.
For your information: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimates a processing time of 5 to 7 business days after receiving the documents. Shipping times are not included.
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Marriage certificates. um.dk
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