Applying for a baptismal certificate – this is how it works

If you want to get married in church, you may have to apply for your baptismal certificate beforehand so that you can present the document to the priest. We will show you how to get the baptismal certificate in this practical tip.

Apply for a baptismal certificate for wedding and baptism

• You can apply there either by telephone or in writing for a new baptismal certificate.
• If the parish where you were baptised at the time no longer exists, you can obtain information from a diocese as to where you can now apply for your baptismal certificate.
• The costs for this depend on your parish. Often the documents are sent free of charge, sometimes a small fee of up to five euros must be paid.