Marrying in Denmark , full legal parity.

Denmark was the first country in the world to grant legal recognition to same-sex partnerships in 1989 and legalised same-sex marriage in 2012. For an international couple, the practical implication is that the application, the documents, the fees, and the certificate are identical to those for an opposite-sex marriage.

The application

Identical to any other application to Familieretshuset. The standard rules on age, civil status, identity, and, where applicable, legal stay apply equally.

The documents

Identical list. See required documents for the breakdown by situation. The rules on apostille and translation apply equally.

Recognition abroad

Recognition of your Danish marriage back home depends on your country's law on same-sex marriage. In most EU countries, recognition is automatic. In countries that do not recognise same-sex marriage, the legal status of the marriage will follow local law. We do not provide country-specific legal advice on this, if recognition matters to you, consult a local lawyer in your home country.

The wedding day

Danish civil ceremonies are conducted identically. Many municipalities are particularly experienced with international same-sex couples; some have dedicated guidance on their websites.