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Official question #265Einbürgerungstest

Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?

Where must you go first in Germany if you want to get married?

Correct answer

zum Standesamt

to the registry office

Why

Only a civil marriage at the Standesamt (registry office) is legally valid in Germany. A religious ceremony can take place in addition.

Answer choices

  • Azum Einwohnermeldeamtto the residents' registration office
  • Bzum Ordnungsamtto the public order office
  • Czur Agentur für Arbeitto the employment agency
  • Dzum Standesamtto the registry office