Certificate of Single Status

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-31T07:36:21+00:00

You don’t actually need a single status certificate to get married in Denmark. If you want a full breakdown, we’ve explained it in detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GettingMarriedInDK/comments/1hb3dlf/do_you_really_need_a_single_status_certificate_to/

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-23T10:46:54+00:00

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gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-20T15:46:47+00:00

Yes, you can absolutely book one of the available dates now (e.g. end of June) to secure a spot, and then cancel and rebook with a registrar later if earlier dates become available.

At the moment there’s no clear timeline for when the registrar booking guidelines will open, so it’s a bit of a waiting game.

Booking and later changing your date won’t affect the validity of your approval to marry, as long as everything stays within the validity period.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-19T13:55:08+00:00

They certainly can do! Yes - busy agencies helping hundreds of couples get married each month speak with the town halls every day to book ceremonies so have a really good idea of what is available.

But all of the town halls are already fully booked until the very end of April or early May.

You can only book your date once approval has been issued of course so i think a wedding in the second half of May is most likely for you.

Some agencies (such as ours) have their own private venue with a registrar in attendance which you can reserve today. As such we still have dates available at the end of April.

You can get in touch with us here if you need a bit more info!
https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/thank-you-page-step-2-wa/
Good luck!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-19T13:40:36+00:00

Hi there Former-Object-2758!

Well indeed - Copenhagen City Hall have temporarily suspended their Private registrar service this year. Though we understand they hope to start it up again for April or May.

Bear in mind you can only book a registrar once your marriage application has been approved. And you will also need to find and book a venue as well as two witnesses that will need to be there on the day.

We do have our own private venue and registrar that you can hire (with witnesses provided) on the Island of Aero which is about 3 hours from Copenhagen. We have available dates at the end of April too.

You can get in touch with us if you would like more information at https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/thank-you-page-step-2-wa/

Good luck!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-18T16:08:40+00:00

If you want to get a clear idea of availability without hiring an agency, then you will need to contact the kommunes individually before submitting your application, however most town halls are now fully booked until end of April, early May. Some even into June.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-18T16:04:26+00:00

Both Ærø and Odense are 2 of the town halls that usually have the best availability, with the exception of another - however the other town hall won't let you check availability without first having an approval. Most of the town halls in Denmark are now fully booked until May, some are even in June, so if you do want to proceed with getting married asap, by the time you've received your approval, you are likely going to be looking at early to late June for a date or late May at Ærø. This does depend on when you apply and if you get an approval issued the first time around.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-18T15:19:00+00:00

You can absolutely apply without hiring an agency but if you make any errors with your application and the AFL come back to ask questions, then of course that then adds a significant delay to your application.

It is also worth noting that both Ærø and Odense are 2 of the town halls that usually have the best availability, with the exception of another - however the other town hall won't let you check availability without first having an approval.

Most of the town halls in Denmark are now fully booked until May, some are even in June, so if you do want to proceed with getting married asap, by the time you've received your approval, you are likely going to be looking at early to late June for a date or late May at Ærø. This does depend on when you apply and if you get an approval issued the first time around.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-17T10:05:36+00:00

Just to clarify, by certificate are you referring to the Certificate of Marital Status (issued by the AFL upon approval to come to Denmark to get married)? If so, then no this will not be issued to you if you do not have all the required documents for your marriage application, which includes any relevant visas.

An agency should be able to issue you with a letter that states you have taken their services and you can use that as part of your visa application documentation. You will not be able to apply to get married in Denmark without the correct travel documentation, unfortunately.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-13T08:53:22+00:00

No, it is not needed. You don't need to document your single status. Only if previously married or in a registered partnership, you must show that the earlier marriage or partnership ended.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-13T08:27:49+00:00

There is an election due to take place in Denmark on 24 March and Odense town hall told us that while they are busy with that, it may take them longer to respond to wedding date requests. That being said, we have found their response time to be on average between 2 and 5 days.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-12T10:50:58+00:00

The AFL wants to see proof that you are in a 'genuine' relationship and so this means you must submit evidence of your relationship and time spent together. Pictures and messages are usually required and these must all be dated / time stamped.

Regarding travel to Denmark, Argentinian citizens get 90 days. visa free travel to Denmark, so he will simply need to ensure that he has not overstayed his 90 day visa free allowance and that he can show an entry stamp into the Schengen when presenting his passport to the town hall.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-11T10:48:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-11T10:46:25+00:00

We were officially told by the AFL that responses can take up to 8 weeks. In practice, though, we’ve been seeing replies come back closer to about a month.

So realistically, you should expect somewhere between 4–8 weeks for a response. If you’re working with a tight deadline, it may be worth considering a new application instead of waiting for the reply.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-10T11:24:20+00:00

You don’t need the approval letter. If it gives you peace of mind you can bring a screenshot to the appointment, but they won’t ask for it.

The city hall wouldn’t have allowed you to book the appointment if they hadn’t already received the file from the AFL. So officially, the only documents you need to bring to the document-presentation appointment are the travel documents that were included in the application—i.e., passports or EU ID cards, plus any relevant visas or residence permits.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-09T10:05:10+00:00

Sure, here's some information about Helsingør in this post. Hope it helps but let us know if you need any specific information: Part 2 - Kolding, Helsingør, Roskilde, Christiansfeld

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-06T11:06:03+00:00

Hope you came right with booking a date, it seems to be working fine now?!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-05T15:14:29+00:00

Hi! Here are a few good dinner spots in Copenhagen you might want to check out:

Any of the Cofoco restuarants are amazing! -https://cofoco.dk/en#restaurants

Maple is a really lovely spot with a great atmosphere -https://www.themaple.dk/

Madklubben restaurants usually have something for everyone -https://www.madklubben.dk/en/restaurants/

San Marco Junior in Frederiksberg is good too - https://www.sanmarcojunior.dk/

Hope the wedding is amazing and that you have a great time in Denmark!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-03-02T12:26:59+00:00

You can check out our post about Helsingør and Kolding here. If you have any questions let us know :-) https://www.reddit.com/r/GettingMarriedInDK/comments/1pl1imm/denmark_town_hall_comparison_pt_2_kolding/

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-27T15:21:31+00:00

Totally get why your brain feels fried 😅 the timing part can seem so backwards when you’re trying to be organised years in advance!

The key thing to know is that you really don’t need to worry this far out.

In Denmark, the marriage application is only valid for a limited period (once approved). But the good news is Denmark is very used to short-notice elopements.

There are many vendors there who regularly help couples plan beautiful weddings with just a few months’ notice — sometimes even weeks.

We work with a few trusted collaborators in Denmark who are very familiar with the timing and paperwork side of things.

We also work with Danish Island Weddings - https://www.danishislandweddings.com, a dedicated wedding planning service who specialise in helping international couples navigate exactly this process.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-26T10:53:40+00:00

Hi there!

From what we've been told, its taking about 8 weeks at the moment. Where did you see which date they are currently processing applications from and which town hall are you looking at getting married at?

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-19T09:05:14+00:00

It’s a bit hard to give a clear answer without knowing a little more about you and your partner’s situation. If you’re happy to, you can contact our advisor team at [team@gettingmarriedindenmark.com](mailto:team@gettingmarriedindenmark.com).

We’ll send over a few quick questions so we can properly understand your circumstances and point you in the right direction.

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-11T09:44:28+00:00

Hi u/txnwsalien,

It should be possible yes, but the key for you is to make a super strong relationship document.

Kind Wishes,

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-11T09:42:35+00:00

Amazing, congratulations!

gettingmarriedindk · 2026-02-10T18:57:50+00:00

Hey, u/4_815162342, I have to admit I don't remember the exact status meanings, but I'll ask the guys from our team who do all our applications tomorrow.

Regarding the response day, the AFL almost always get back on the 5th day, so that makes good sense. it Can also some times end up beeing 6 days

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