Longer waiting times in the registry office in Bad Kreuznach - citizens asked for patience!

Longer waiting times in the registry office in Bad Kreuznach - citizens asked for patience!

The registry office of the city of Bad Kreuznach announced on March 18, 2025 that due to a tense personnel situation, longer processing times can be expected. The city administration asks the citizens for understanding of these possible delays and recommends planning concerns at an early stage. It is particularly important that a prior appointment is required for all services of the registry office. This can be recommended by email at standesamt@bad-kreuznach.de to prevent waiting times.

In addition, the registry office can also be reached by telephone on 0671/800-198. However, it is pointed out that telephone inquiries can often lead to longer waiting times. The city also recommends using the possibility of specifying a callback number in the email to facilitate contact.

Important information on civil status

The registry office of the city of Bad Kreuznach also provides information about various aspects of civil service. There are already numerous information available online that can help citizens with questions and concerns. Users are encouraged to contact the registry office directly and to find out about the respective processes. This is particularly relevant for the marriage, since the requirements for this must be confirmed by the registry office.

A marriage can be made in every German registry office within six months of registration, whereby the marriage status office can be freely selected. A binding appointment is necessary for the marriage registration, which is why early contact is recommended. If the marriages marry in the same registry office as the registration, the marriage can be discussed directly.

For couples who want to get married in another registry office, it is advisable to make an appointment in time. In addition, a maximum of two witnesses may be consulted for marriages, although this is not absolutely necessary. In the case of inadequate knowledge of German, the involvement of a sworn interpreter is required.

On the day of the marriage, the marriages, possibly also the grooms and the interpreter, must identify themselves with a valid passport or identity card. For marriages on selected Saturdays a year, you should also ask at the registry office whether and how many appointments are available.

The city of Bad Kreuznach thanks the patience and understanding of the citizens in this challenging situation. Further information and details on possible services can be found on the website of the city of Bad Kreuznach.