Detailed information on marriage certificates and divorce decrees
To prepare your marriage certificate for use in Paraguay, the following steps are required:
1. Obtaining a certified copy of the marriage certificate:
Responsible registry office: Contact the registry office where your marriage was registered.
Application:
In person: Visit the registry office with a valid identification document.
In writing: Send an informal application with your personal data and a copy of your ID to the registry office.
Online: Some registry offices offer online forms.
Fees: The costs vary depending on the federal state and registry office. In Berlin, for example, the fee is 12.00 euros for the first certificate and 6.00 euros for each additional certificate of the same type if applied for at the same time.
Processing time: As a general rule, you should expect a processing time of up to two weeks.
2. Applying for the Apostille:
Competent authority: The apostille is issued by the state authority of the federal state in which the marriage certificate was issued. In Berlin, this is the State Office for Civil and Regulatory Affairs.
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with the original marriage certificate.
In writing: Send the original marriage certificate together with an informal application and a stamped envelope to the authority.
Fees: The cost for the apostille is usually 25.00 euros per document.
Processing time: The processing time can vary depending on the authority. In Berlin it is usually 2 to 4 working days plus postal delivery time.
Important instructions:
Validity: Make sure that the marriage certificate and apostille are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries will only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authority in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.
Important instructions:
Validity: Make sure that the marriage certificate and apostille are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries will only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authority in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.
To prepare your divorce decree for use in Paraguay, the following steps are required:
1. Obtaining a certified copy of the divorce decree:
Competent court: Contact the family court that issued your divorce decree.
Application:
In person: Visit the court office with a valid identification document.
In writing: Send an informal application with your personal data and a copy of your ID to the court.
Fees: The cost of a certified copy varies depending on the court. Find out about the current fees in advance.
Processing time: As a general rule, you should expect a processing time of up to two weeks.
2. Applying for the Apostille:
Competent authority: The apostille is issued by the state authority of the federal state in which the divorce decree was issued. In many cases, these are the presidents of the regional courts.
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with the original divorce decree.
In writing: Send the original divorce decree to the authority along with an informal application and a stamped envelope.
Fees: The cost for the apostille is usually 25.00 euros per document.
Processing time: The processing time can vary depending on the authority. Find out about the current processing times in advance.
Important instructions:
Legal force: Make sure that the divorce decree is marked with a legal force, as this is required for apostille.
LG HagenValidity: Make sure that the divorce decree and apostille are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries will only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authority in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.