That depends on a few factors.

There are two main ways to register your wedding in Hong Kong:

1. The Standard Route – Overseas Application

This is the most common method and involves a simple notarization of the “Notice of Intended Marriage.” From booking to wedding day, the process typically takes 1.5 to 2 months. It’s ideal for couples who prefer a fully remote process with no need to travel early.

2. The Faster Option – Personal Registration

If you're in a hurry, one partner can appear in person at the marriage registry. Once we've booked your appointment, you’ll skip the notarization step and save on courier costs. Even better: you can choose your wedding date on the spot, and the earliest possible ceremony is just 15 days later. This drastically shortens the waiting time.

Of course, how fast things move also depends on your marital status and how quickly you can provide the necessary documents.

To successfully register your marriage in Hong Kong through the Overseas Application, you’ll need to complete a simple notarization of the “Notice of Intended Marriage.”

Here’s how it works:

• You send us copies of your passports and supporting documents.

  We pre-fill the “Notice of Intended Marriage” for you.

• One of you visits a Notary Public and signs the document in person.

• The notary certifies your signature.

• You send us a photo of the notarized document for final review.

• We send you the shipping address and next steps via email.

• You send the notarized documents via express courier to Hong Kong.

This is the only part of the process where you need to get personally involved — and we’re with you every step of the way.

Your tasks in the entire process are minimal — here’s what you’ll need to do:

• Send us the required documents as soon as possible after booking.

• We’ll then complete the forms for you and send them back for review.

• Take care of the notarization of the “Notice of Intended Marriage.”

• Ship the notarized documents via express courier to Hong Kong.

  That’s it. Everything else — from coordination to official procedures — is handled entirely by our back-office team and local staff in Hong Kong.

No!

That’s one of the biggest advantages of getting married in Hong Kong:

You don’t need a Certificate of No Impediment or a mountain of paperwork.

The entire process is much simpler and faster compared to getting married in your home country — and way less stressful.

All couples must provide a valid passport (or Hong Kong ID, if applicable). Depending on your marital status, additional documents are required:

• Single: Only your passport is needed initially. However, the registry may request a Single Proof. For German citizens, this is typically an “erweiterte Meldebescheinigung” (extended residence certificate), translated into English.

• Divorced: Divorce certificate and final court decree. Both must be translated into English or Chinese.

• Widowed: Death certificate and marriage certificate of the deceased spouse. Originals must be translated into English or Chinese.

  Additionally: If your name differs across documents (e.g., passport vs. divorce decree), or you were married in a different country, extra supporting documents may be required. Don’t worry — we’ll check everything for you and prepare any additional paperwork needed.