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Eligibility check · 60 seconds
Can you marry in Denmark?
60 seconds. Instant first read with your personal document list, right in the browser.
01/03
Person 1
Result instantly in your browser — no email address required.
Every application is personally reviewed before submission. Fixed price in the contract, no surcharges.
From practice
3 – 6
weeks to certificate
€0
surcharges, fixed price in the contract
24 h
reply time, Mon to Sun
How the eligibility check works
Answer three short questions — nationality, current marital status, and your partner's details — and you'll get an instant first read on whether a Danish wedding is realistic for your situation. There's no email required and nothing submitted to an authority at this stage; the result appears directly in your browser, along with a personal document list, a rough cost and time estimate, and a package recommendation that fits your case. Think of it as a starting point, not a final verdict — the two of us review every real application by hand before anything is sent off.
Who can marry in Denmark?
Denmark is one of the few countries in Europe where a binational couple can marry without first proving their home country's legal requirements are met, which is exactly why so many international couples end up here. In broad terms, you're likely eligible if:
- Both of you are 18 or older
- Neither of you is currently married to someone else
- You aren't closely related to each other
- You can document your current marital status, whether that's single, divorced, widowed, or a marriage that's been formally annulled
Where it gets more specific is your nationality and where you currently live. EU and EEA citizens generally move through the process fastest, while applicants from outside the EU sometimes need an extra document or two, depending on their home country's rules. That's the part a generic checklist can't tell you, and it's exactly what the eligibility check above is built to catch early.
Documents you'll likely need
Every case is a little different, but most couples end up gathering some combination of the following:
- A valid passport or national ID for each of you
- Proof of current address
- A certificate confirming your marital status (single, divorced, or widowed, as applicable)
- Final divorce decrees or death certificates, if either of you was previously married
- Certified translations of any document not already in Danish, English, or German
- An apostille or legalisation stamp, depending on which country issued the original document
If any of this sounds unfamiliar, that's normal — most people only encounter apostilles and certified translations once in their lives. Once you complete the check, you'll get a document list built around your specific nationalities rather than a one-size-fits-all version.
What happens after your check
- 1We review your case personally.
No automated approval — one of us reads through your details and confirms the assessment before you commit to anything.
- 2You get a fixed price.
What's quoted is what you pay; there are no surcharges added once your case is underway.
- 3We handle the coordination.
Translations, apostilles, and any required exemptions are arranged on your behalf, with regular updates so you're never left guessing where things stand.
- 4You get a wedding date.
Most couples hold their marriage certificate within three to six weeks of starting, whether the ceremony takes place in Copenhagen, Tønder, Ærø, or another Danish municipality.
Frequently asked questions
Is the eligibility check actually free?
Yes. It takes about a minute, and no email address is required to see your result.
Does a “yes” here guarantee my application will be approved?
It's a strong first indication based on what you've told us, but every real application still goes through a personal review before submission, since small details in documentation can change the picture.
What if my situation is unusual — a previous marriage, a name change, or an uncommon nationality combination?
That's precisely the kind of case worth checking rather than guessing about. Unusual situations are common in binational couples, and they're the ones we're most used to solving.
How long does the whole process typically take?
Based on past cases, most couples go from first contact to a marriage certificate in three to six weeks, though this depends on how quickly documents can be gathered on your end.
What does it cost?
Pricing is fixed and confirmed in writing before you commit, with no surcharges added later.
Ready to see where you stand? Scroll back up and start your free eligibility check — it takes about a minute.