Marriage - partnership

Notification of marriage

When you are going to marry or contract a partnership you must register first. This must be done in the municipality where the ceremony will take place. You can register your intended wedding or partnership no more than 1 year before the actual ceremony, yet not less than 6 weeks before.

Wedding locations

In Delft you can marry or contract a partnership in the historic city hall. Or in one of the other designated wedding locations. If either you or your partner are a resident of Delft you can also marry free of charge at the Delft Registration Office.

Booking a wedding date

After the notification you can book a wedding date. You can book a date between 1 year and 6 weeks before the day of your wedding or partnership.

Marriage registrars

Delft has several marriage registrars. You can state your preference.

Witnesses

When you are going to marry or enter into partnership you require witnesses. They will co-sign your marriage certificate, declaring in this way that you have given your mutual consent. Witnesses often are relatives or your best friends. A bridal couple requires at least 2 but no more than 4 witnesses aged 18 or over.

Registered partnership

Registered partnership is roughly equivalent to marriage. Virtually the same rights and duties apply. You may for instance use your partner’s surname and you are each other’s heirs by law. 

How to apply?

Contact the Delft Registration Office when you are going to marry or contract a partnership. They give you more information and inform you what documents are required on your situation.