Question 265 · Federal question
Where must one go first in Germany if they wish to get married?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?
- A zum Einwohnermeldeamt
- B zum Ordnungsamt
- C zur Agentur für Arbeit
- D zum Standesamt ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Where must one go first in Germany if they wish to get married?
- A to the registration office
- B to the regulatory office
- C to the employment agency
- D to the registry office ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, civil marriages are conducted by the civil registry office, which is the authority responsible for registering births, marriages, and deaths. You must contact this office first to arrange and legalize a marriage.
Tips
- Focus on keywords like “marry” or “marriage” and link them to the office handling civil status records.
- Eliminate offices by their typical roles: population registration vs. public order vs. employment vs. civil registry.
- Remember that a legally valid marriage requires a civil ceremony at the civil registry, regardless of any religious ceremony.
Practice in the app
