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Request another marriage certificate

The Heiratsurkunde is an official paper. It shows that two people are married. Here you see how to get a new certificate or proof.

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Steps
4 key steps, up to 10 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Standesamt
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 1 of 10 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Get a digital register extractA Registerauszug is a digital proof from the official register. A register is a list kept by the state.Key step
    Why?
    You can get it yourself online. You do not have to go anywhere for it.
    What you do
    Log in to the Urkundenservice with ID Austria or EU Login. Check the details and download the extract. First check whether earlier marriages or names are shown in it.
    Where?
    Amtliches UrkundenserviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Obtain your own extract from the official certificate service

    Use ID Austria or EU login to open the relevant extract, check the details and download it. Check which previous marriages or names it contains before sharing.

    SourceDigitales Urkundenservice: Registerauszüge
    Digitales Urkundenservice: Registerauszüge

    oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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  2. 2Get the certificate at the StandesamtYou get the Heiratsurkunde in person at the Standesamt. This is the office for births, marriages and deaths.Key step
    Why?
    There you get the certificate directly. You can also ask questions.
    What you do
    First find out which kind of certificate you need and what it costs. Make an appointment in Vienna. Bring an official photo ID.
    Where?
    StandesamtDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Official photo ID for an in-person visit
      Document explained

      Prove identity to the responsible service; do not enter an ID number here.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAusstellung einer Heiratsurkunde
      Ausstellung einer Heiratsurkunde

      oesterreich.gv.at / Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Request the certificate in person at the registry office

    Agree certificate format and fees in advance. Arrange an appointment before attending in Vienna and bring official photo ID.

    SourceWiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen
    Wiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen

    Stadt Wien · MA 63 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Gebührengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

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  3. 3Order the certificate online in ViennaIn Vienna you can order the certificate online. There is an official form for this.Key step
    Why?
    The certificate then comes by post. The order costs a fee.
    What you do
    Fill in the form yourself. Check the personal details and the kind of certificate carefully. This app does not send anything for you.
    Where?
    Standesamt WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Complete the Vienna certificate order yourself

    Check the precise person data and certificate format in the official form. The order incurs fees and is delivered by post; no order is sent here.

    SourceWiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen
    Wiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen

    Stadt Wien · MA 63 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Gebührengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source
  4. 4Order an international certificateYou need the certificate for an office abroad. There is an international certificate with a seal and signature for this.Key step
    Why?
    The office abroad has its own rules. It may need a translation or an Apostille. An Apostille is a stamp that confirms the certificate.
    What you do
    First ask the office abroad which form it needs. Then arrange it with the Standesamt.
    Where?
    Receiving authority / StandesamtDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Agree the international format and authentication

    Ask the receiving authority to confirm format, translation and any apostille/authentication. Vienna national certificates use an official electronic signature; international copies have a seal and signature.

    SourceWiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen
    Wiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen

    Stadt Wien · MA 63 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Gebührengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Sort out a marriage abroad
  • Find the office for old records
  • Sort out missing data with the Standesamt
  • Sort out your digital access
  • Ask the Standesamt if online works
  • Check if you may get one for others
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

Have you already received the document you need?

What is meant? A proof is a paper that shows something. Have you already received the certificate?

Have you already received the evidence currently required?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

1 of 10 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceAusstellung einer Heiratsurkunde
Ausstellung einer Heiratsurkunde

oesterreich.gv.at / Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceWiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen
Wiener Urkundenbestellung und internationale Ausfertigungen

Stadt Wien · MA 63 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Legal basis: named on the source: Gebührengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

Open original source
SourceDigitales Urkundenservice: Registerauszüge
Digitales Urkundenservice: Registerauszüge

oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source

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