Single Status Affidavit for Germany (Ehefähigkeitszeugnis Substitute)
A Thai notarisation is the mandatory first link in every outbound legalisation chain: without it, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the destination embassy will refuse the file. For Thai nationals marrying in Germany — NYC provides the Ehefähigkeitszeugnis substitute accepted by every Standesamt. Book a Notary slot today — same-day pickup if you arrive before 15:00.
Real case study — NYC handled Germany
For Thai nationals marrying in Germany — NYC provides the Ehefähigkeitszeugnis substitute accepted by every Standesamt.
Documents in this class are filed with Standesamt (German civil registry), German Embassy Bangkok, OLG (Higher Regional Court), each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Fees and turnaround for — Legalisation chain
- 1MFA-legalised Single Status Certificate
- 2Sworn German translation
- 3German Embassy Bangkok pre-check
- 4OLG Befreiung filing in Germany
Germany is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
The NYC workflow for — Frequently notarised documents
- Single Status Certificate (from Thai District Office)
- Certified passport copy
- Sworn German translation
- OLG Befreiung application
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (Germany)
- •Germany does not issue Ehefähigkeitszeugnis for Thai nationals — Standesamt requires OLG Befreiung instead.
- •The OLG (Oberlandesgericht) where you will marry decides — Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg all have different processing times (4–12 weeks).
- •Documents older than 6 months are rejected — NYC bundles fresh MFA legalisation + sworn translation in a single 5-day turnaround.
FAQ — Germany
Why does Germany not issue Ehefähigkeitszeugnis for us?
Thailand does not issue that specific certificate — Germany accepts the Single Status Certificate via OLG Befreiung instead.
How long does OLG Befreiung take?
4–12 weeks depending on which OLG — NYC prepares the file so it clears on first submission.