Am I allowed to get married in Denmark?
Yes — from 18, and there are no exceptions. Both parties must be at least 18; the old exemption for under-18s was abolished in 2017. Before the wedding you need a certificate of marriage conditions confirming the conditions are met, and it is valid for 4 months — if you do not marry within that, you must reapply. You apply via borger.dk at the municipality, or at the Family Law House for international cases. The wedding can be civil at a town hall or church, and you can marry in any municipality. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2012.
📋 The rules
- Age limit 18, no exceptions
- You need a certificate of marriage conditions (valid 4 months)
- The wedding can be civil or church
- You can marry in any municipality
- Same-sex marriage legal since 2012
🔓 Exceptions
- International marriages are handled by the Family Law House, not the municipality
- The mayor can allow a wedding off-site, for example in a forest
- Both must be unmarried with no existing marriage or partnership
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Without a valid certificate of marriage conditions the wedding is not performed. A marriage entered under false conditions can be annulled.
📎 Official sources
- Borger.dk · Conditions for marriage →
- Family Law House · Certificate →
- Borger.dk · When you want to marry →
❓ Frequently asked
How old must I be to marry?
18. There are no exceptions, since the exemption for under-18s was abolished in 2017.
What is a certificate of marriage conditions?
A certificate confirming you meet the conditions to marry. It is valid for 4 months.
Can I marry in any municipality?
Yes. You can choose a civil wedding in any municipality, not just your own.
Is same-sex marriage legal?
Yes, since 2012, and same-sex couples can also be married in church.
What if we do not marry in time?
The certificate is valid for 4 months. If you do not marry within that, you must reapply.
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