Due to irregularities and inconsistencies the Federal Foreign Office has suspended the legalization of documents in specific countries. Therefore, the verification of documents subject to an additional charge might be necessary.

Please submit one good legible photocopy of each of the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Declaratory judgment
• Declaration of recognition of paternity
• Marriage certificate
• Attestation of publication (marriage notice) and Certificate of non-opposition to the marriage
• List of witnesses to your marriage including their contact details
• 3-4 pictures of the wedding ceremony (with the mayor, witnesses, family members etc.)
• Single status certificate / Certificate of Celibacy
• Divorce judgement
• School documents starting with nursery or primary school: e.g., school booklets, report cards, diplomas beginning with FSLC till Advanced Level
• Baptism card, if applicable
• Declaration of birth from the hospital
• Filled out questionnaire (available on our website www.jaunde.diplo.de or the consular secction)
• Detailed School Curriculum Vitae starting with nursery or primary school
• Child vaccination card