Detailed description
If you want to enter into a marriage under German law, you must enter into a civil marriage with each other.
The marriage ceremony is performed by a registrar.
It can take place in the registry office or outside the registry office.
The couple getting married must be present in person. Witnesses can be appointed. The marriage is concluded when you declare before a registrar that you wish to enter into marriage with each other.
You can convert an existing civil partnership into a marriage by getting married.