International Marriage Service in Denmark
Get Legally Married in Denmark
We assess your case, prepare and submit your application, and coordinate the process towards your legal ceremony in Denmark.
No residency requirement · International couples · LGBTQ+ inclusive · Every case assessed individually
You do not need to be a Danish resident, but you must meet the Danish marriage requirements and be able to enter and stay in Denmark legally.
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International Couples
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Individual Case Assessment
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Structured Case Handling
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LGBTQ+ Inclusive
Why Get Married in Denmark?
Denmark offers a comparatively streamlined legal marriage process for international couples. No Danish residency is required, and applications can normally be prepared before the couple travels to Denmark.
No Danish Residency Required
You do not need to live in Denmark. You must, however, meet the Danish marriage requirements and document that you can legally enter and stay in Denmark.
A Structured Application Process
Complete and straightforward applications are often processed by the Danish authorities within approximately five working days. Cases requiring additional information may take considerably longer. View current official processing times
International Marriage Certificates
Danish marriage certificates are widely recognised internationally. Depending on where the certificate will be used, an apostille, legalisation, translation or local registration may be required.
Open and Inclusive
Denmark permits civil marriage for both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Every application is assessed according to the Danish marriage requirements.
Approval, processing times and ceremony availability are determined by the Danish authorities and municipalities. MarryDenmark cannot guarantee approval, a specific processing time or a particular ceremony date.
How It Works
A structured, seven-step process. Every case is assessed individually before we begin.
Free Case Assessment
Tell us about your nationalities, countries of residence, previous marriages, legal stay and preferred wedding timeline. Do not upload passports or sensitive documents at this stage.
Service Recommendation
We assess the information provided and confirm which service is suitable for your case. Complex cases cannot be booked as Application Handling.
Secure Document Collection
Once your service has started, you will receive individual instructions for the secure submission of required documents.
Review and Application
We review the documents provided, prepare the application and submit it to the Danish authorities. Both partners remain responsible for signing any declarations that legally require their own signatures.
Authority Decision
The Danish authorities assess the application. They may request additional information or documentation. Only the authorities can approve or reject an application.
Ceremony Coordination
If included in your selected service, we coordinate with a suitable municipality and assist with securing an available ceremony date.
Your Legal Ceremony
You travel to Denmark for the ceremony. After the wedding, we can assist with apostille or legalisation where required.
Services & Prices
All cases are assessed individually before a service is confirmed. We may recommend a different service if the selected package does not match the complexity of your case.
Application Handling
For straightforward cases where the documents are already clear and in order.
+ Official Danish application fee: DKK 2,100 payable in addition. The government fee may be adjusted and is non-refundable once submitted.
- Initial case assessment
- Individual document checklist
- Review of the documents provided
- Application preparation
- Submission to the Danish authorities
- Email support regarding the submitted application
- Communication regarding the initial authority decision
Complete Marriage Service
For international, complex or time-sensitive cases requiring individual guidance and ceremony coordination.
+ Official Danish application fee: DKK 2,100 payable in addition.
- Everything in Application Handling, plus:
- Detailed nationality and residence assessment
- Guidance on previous marriages and supporting documents
- Individual document structuring and follow-up
- Priority review and onboarding by the team
- Ongoing email and WhatsApp case support
- Municipality coordination
- Ceremony-date coordination based on availability
- Guidance regarding witnesses
- Apostille and legalisation guidance
Already Approved – Ceremony Date Assistance
For couples who already hold a valid Certificate of Marital Status but need assistance finding and coordinating a ceremony date in Denmark.
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Ceremony availability cannot be guaranteed. Couples must be flexible regarding municipality, location, weekday and ceremony time. The Certificate of Marital Status must remain valid on the wedding date. A Certificate of Marital Status is normally valid for four months. If it expires before the ceremony, the couple must reapply and pay a new government fee.
Add-on: Apostille & Legalisation — from €250 per certificate (+ possible courier fee, translation and third-party costs)
All applications are assessed individually before a service is confirmed. Approval and processing times are controlled solely by the Danish authorities. Ceremony availability is controlled by the relevant municipality. All MarryDenmark service prices are displayed as consumer prices. Official fees and third-party costs are separate.
What We Handle
We work with couples in a wide range of situations. Every case is assessed individually.
Couples with different nationalities
Each partner's nationality determines which documents are required. Mixed-nationality cases are assessed individually.
EU and non-EU couples
Cases involving one EU and one non-EU partner often require additional documentation regarding legal stay and immigration status.
Couples living in different countries
Both partners' countries of residence are relevant to the document requirements and the application process.
Couples with previous marriages
Divorced or widowed applicants must document that all previous marriages have legally ended. Document requirements vary by country.
Same-sex couples
Denmark permits civil marriage for both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. The same application requirements apply to all couples.
Couples already approved but missing a ceremony date
If you hold a valid Certificate of Marital Status, we can help coordinate a ceremony date. Availability depends on the municipality.
Previous experience with a similar situation does not guarantee the same authority decision. Every application is assessed by the Danish authorities on its own merits.
Why Couples Choose Denmark
Denmark offers one of the most accessible legal marriage processes in Europe — with clear requirements and no unnecessary red tape.
Legally valid in all countries
A Danish marriage certificate is internationally recognised and can be apostilled for use in any country.
No residency requirement
You do not need to live in Denmark or hold Danish citizenship to get married here.
Fast processing available
Express weddings within two weeks may be possible, subject to nationality, residence, and document readiness.
One point of contact
We manage the full process — from document review to municipality coordination — so nothing falls through the gaps.
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