Catalogue question 265 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
In Germany, where must you go first if you want to marry?
- to the residents' registration office
- to the public order office
- to the employment agency
- to the registry office Correct
Why — for every option
- A — The residents' registration office handles residence matters, not the marriage itself.
- B — The public order office is responsible for public safety and order, not for marriages.
- C — The employment agency places people in jobs and pays benefits; it has nothing to do with marriages.
- D — Correct: notice of an intended marriage is given at the registry office, which is responsible for civil status matters such as marriage, birth and death.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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