Getting married
Considering getting married in Odense? Here's what you need to know.

To get married in Denmark you need to send an application for a certificate of marital status to the Agency of Family Law. Unless both you and your partner meet one of the following criteria:
- You are a Danish citizen
- You are a citizen in a Nordic country (i.e. Finland, Sweden, Norway or Island)
- You have a permanent residence permit, issued in Denmark
- You have an obtained a permanent residence right under the Directive 2004/38/EC implemented in Danish law as “EU-Opholdsbekendtgørelsen”
In that case you need to apply for a certificate of marital status at the local municipality.
To reach the Wedding office at The City of Odense, please call +45 66 13 13 72 or send an email to vielse@odense.dk
Phone opening hours (Copenhagen time):
Monday - Tuesday: 10.00 -12.00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00
Friday: 9.00-12.00