Have a certificate of no impediment to marriage translated into German
Your certificate of no impediment, certified and translated by translators authorised in Germany — for a wedding abroad and for a marriage with foreign involvement at the German registry office.
Certified certificate of no impediment translation: marrying at home and abroad without delay
The certificate of no impediment — also called a certificate of marital status — confirms that there is no obstacle to the marriage. For a wedding abroad, the authority of the destination country requires the German certificate translated and often with an apostille; if a foreign national marries in Germany, the registry office needs the foreign certificate as a certified translation. We translate it to standard and on time.
For a wedding abroad: certificate of no impediment for the consulate and registry office of the destination country
Anyone marrying abroad presents the German certificate of no impediment translated and usually with an apostille.
Does the destination country need my German certificate of no impediment translated?
Yes. The marriage authority or consulate of the destination country requires the certificate of no impediment issued by the German registry office as a certified translation, frequently with an apostille as well. We translate it into the official language of the destination country.
How long is the certificate of no impediment valid?
The German certificate of no impediment is valid for six months from issue. Commission the translation promptly after issue so that the certificate and translation reach the destination country within the deadline.
Who issues the apostille for the certificate of no impediment?
The apostille is issued by the authority designated by your federal state — not the registry office and not the translation agency. You obtain the apostille; we deliver the certified translation to go with it.
For a marriage in Germany: foreign certificate of no impediment for the registry office
If a person subject to foreign law marries in Germany, the registry office requires, under Section 1309 BGB, the certificate of no impediment of the home state — translated.
What does Section 1309 BGB stipulate about the certificate of no impediment?
Under Section 1309 BGB, anyone subject to foreign law with regard to the requirements for marriage must, before the marriage, produce a certificate from the internal authority of the home state confirming their capacity to marry. The registry office requires this certificate as a certified translation by translators authorised in Germany.
What applies if my home state does not issue a certificate of no impediment?
Then the President of the competent Higher Regional Court can grant an exemption from producing it. This exemption is likewise valid for six months; we translate the foreign documents to be submitted for it in certified form.
Does the foreign certificate need to carry an apostille?
Depending on the issuing state, the registry office requires an apostille or legalisation of the foreign certificate; you obtain this in the issuing country. We handle the certified translation for the German registry office.
How your certified certificate of no impediment to marriage translation works
Document and upload
Send your certificate of no impediment to marriage as a PDF, photo or scan – we check legibility, stamps and intended use.
Fixed price in 120 minutes
You receive a binding fixed-price quote with a delivery date, clearly calculated in advance.
Professional translators and revision
Assignment to a subject-matter translator; independent revision under the four-eyes principle per DIN EN ISO 17100.
Delivered certified
Digital advance version and, on request, the certified copy by post – officially recognised.
Translate a certificate of no impediment to marriage: German, English, French, Turkish, Spanish and over 60 languages
Whether for an authority, court, employer or university at home or abroad: we produce translations of certificates of no impediment to marriage in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic and over 60 other languages. Only native-speaking professional translators with a relevant background carry out the work; every version is revised under the four-eyes principle per DIN EN ISO 17100 and certified on request – recognised by authorities and courts.
How your fixed price for the certificate of no impediment translation is calculated
We bill transparently by standard line (55 characters including spaces) from €0.95. The binding fixed price depends on volume, language combination, certification and the desired quality level – with no hidden costs and usually within about two hours.
Translating a certificate of no impediment to marriage – frequently asked questions
What is the difference from a certificate of single status?
Both prove that there is no impediment to marriage; the designation varies by country. We translate both with certification.
How recent must the document be?
Many bodies require a document that is not older than six months – plan the translation accordingly.
How fast is it?
Quote usually within around 120 minutes; express handling possible for short-notice deadlines.
What does it cost?
From €0.95 per standard line; you receive a fixed price in advance.
Is an apostille on the certificate of no impediment to marriage needed for a marriage abroad?
Whether an apostille is required depends on the law of the country of marriage; it is issued not by the translation agency but by the competent German authority – for civil-status documents, depending on the federal state, for example the state internal authority. We supply the certified translation that many foreign missions require in addition to the apostille.
What applies if my home country does not issue a certificate of no impediment?
If your home country does not issue a certificate of no impediment to marriage, the President of the competent Higher Regional Court can grant an exemption from the requirement to produce one under § 1309 BGB; for this the registry office usually needs translated proof of single status or civil status. We translate these with certification, so that eligibility to marry is documented without gaps.
Have your certificate of no impediment translated — for a wedding at home and abroad
Upload your certificate of no impediment to marriage and you will receive a binding fixed-price quote within the validity period. For the same marriage we translate the Birth certificate and after the wedding the Marriage certificate; if a previous marriage was divorced, we add the Divorce certificate as proof of capacity to marry.