Municipality of Arnhem: applying to get married

Do you both live abroad and do not have Dutch nationality? Then you cannot marry in the Netherlands.

• valid ID from both of you.
• A copy of the valid identification documents of the witnesses (minimum 2 and maximum 4 persons).
• If you wish to marry at a location of your choice, please bring the request form for approval.
• If you wish to have your marriage performed by a wedding officiant of your choice, please bring the request form for this.
• If you have a Gelrepas and would like to take advantage of the opportunity to marry for free, please bring your Gelrepas with you.
• If you are under guardianship because of alcohol or drug abuse, you need permission from the guardian. If you are under guardianship because of your physical or mental condition, the district judge must give permission. You must have the permission arranged before the appointment and be able to prove it at the appointment.

You live abroad

Do you or your partner live abroad? If so, more documents may be required. Therefore, before making an appointment, please contact us first on 0800-1809. Then we can work with you to determine what you need to bring to the appointment.

Do you both live abroad and does one of you have Dutch nationality? Then report your proposed marriage or partnership in the municipality of The Hague .

To announce your marriage or partnership, you must both visit us in person. This must be done no later than 4 weeks before the date you want to get married. The announcement is valid for 1 year.

Make an appointment

During the appointment, you will set the wedding date and location and discuss your wishes for the ceremony.

All fees are paid at the appointment in which you announce your marriage. So even before the marriage registration has taken place.

How much you have to pay depends on:

• the wedding location, the day and time you want to get married.
• your choice of wedding officiant. If you choose your own wedding officiant, it will cost more than if you choose a wedding officiant from the municipality.
• Whether you bring your own witnesses or use a witness from the municipality. If you choose a witness from the municipality, the cost is €43.45.
• Whether you want a wedding booklet. This booklet costs €31.05.

Free wedding

In Arnhem you can get married for free on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and at 1:15 p.m. Free marriage or partnership can only be done in the Trouwkamer. The waiting period is 9 months.

Do you have a Gelrepas pass? Then you may also be able to get married or enter into a registered partnership at other days and times free of charge.