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Conversion of an existing domestic civil partnership into a marriage

  • Performance specification

    From 1 August 2001 to 30 September 2017, civil partnerships could be entered into between two men or two women. Since 1 October 2017, civil partnerships have been able to be converted into marriages.

    In Germany, civil partnerships have always been registered at the place where they were entered into. If the partnership was entered into in Beckum, you can obtain the civil partnership certificates from the Beckum Registry Office.

  • Legal basis

  • Required documents

    Please contact the registry office to find out what documents you need to convert a civil partnership into a marriage. Email

  • Costs

    There is no fee for applying to convert a civil partnership into a marriage.

    Fees may apply for the conversion itself.

    Marriage certificate: 10.00 euros

    Each additional marriage certificate: 5.00 euros


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