Question 265
Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?Where must one go first in Germany if they want to get married?
Options
- zum Einwohnermeldeamtto the registration office
- zum Ordnungsamtto the regulatory office
- zur Agentur für Arbeitto the employment agency
- zum Standesamtto the registry office
Explanation
A marriage in Germany becomes legally valid only after the civil ceremony at the Standesamt. Other municipal offices may issue documents, but they cannot perform or register a marriage.