Registering a marriage with the German government?

[solus 19]

Hi guys!

Chris and I (finally) got married yesterday! So of course my holiday is being spent dealing with the last bits of paperwork.

So, heres the fun part. We do plan to stay in the us for 5-7 years while I finish my PhD, but then we want to go back to Germany. We also know that for him to get his Beibehaltungsgenehmigung we have to prove ties to both countries (which we can). In the mean time, to preparation for this, we need to establish that we are married with the German government. On their own website (http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Infoservice/FAQ/Eheschliessung/04-Heirat%20Ausl%20-%20Gueltigkeit%20in%20D.html?nn=332718) it says we can do this by mailing some documents (no explanation of which) to the main office in Berlin, or we can do it at the consulate here in NYC, who's website gives no explanation how. Basically, its German bureaucracy at its best

Does anyone here have any experience registering their marriage to a US citizen in the US with a German consulate?

Thanks!

[*Forever*Always* 9]

I am sorry I have no help! I didn't register my Marriage in Germany. I got married in the US and just about done with my Divorce... I wish you the best of Luck! Give them a call tomorrow in NYC. Good luck!

[BigDaddy28 228]

Hi guys!

Chris and I (finally) got married yesterday! So of course my holiday is being spent dealing with the last bits of paperwork.

So, heres the fun part. We do plan to stay in the us for 5-7 years while I finish my PhD, but then we want to go back to Germany. We also know that for him to get his Beibehaltungsgenehmigung we have to prove ties to both countries (which we can). In the mean time, to preparation for this, we need to establish that we are married with the German government. On their own website (http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Infoservice/FAQ/Eheschliessung/04-Heirat%20Ausl%20-%20Gueltigkeit%20in%20D.html?nn=332718) it says we can do this by mailing some documents (no explanation of which) to the main office in Berlin, or we can do it at the consulate here in NYC, who's website gives no explanation how. Basically, its German bureaucracy at its best

Does anyone here have any experience registering their marriage to a US citizen in the US with a German consulate?

Thanks!

Congratulations on your marriage, I hope all best luck for you and your husband.

Now for your question my advice is to call the consulate and ask about all the info you need. Thats where you will get the most accurate information for your situation.

Im sorry if I didnt have the answer you hoped for.

[puffers 14]

I think this is what you are looking for!?:

http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/de/05__Dienstleistungen/03__Familie/Eheregister__S.html

You fill out that form and send it to the consulate along with your marriage certificate, birth certificates and passports (copies).

The form has to be notarized, or you can go to the consulate and sign it there, which I think is a little cheaper.

[solus 19]

I think this is what you are looking for!?:

http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/de/05__Dienstleistungen/03__Familie/Eheregister__S.html

You fill out that form and send it to the consulate along with your marriage certificate, birth certificates and passports (copies).

The form has to be notarized, or you can go to the consulate and sign it there, which I think is a little cheaper.

Thank you!!! Thats exactly what I was looking for. I found this, but it didnt go into specifics: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Infoservice/FAQ/Eheschliessung/04-Heirat%20Ausl%20-%20Gueltigkeit%20in%20D.html?nn=332718 (just in case anyone else ever needs the info...)

They are much easier than Italy. Im a dual citizen US/Italy and to register my marriage with them I have to get new birth certificates for me and Chris, get them certified, translated and an apostille. Same thing with the marriage certificates. What a disaster.

Well head down to the consulate this coming week. Thanks again!

[Vicky&Fritz 33]

We need to do this too! Thanks for the information!