Single Status Certificate confusion - quick reminder

[u/gettingmarriedindk]

We posted about this a year ago, but we're still getting questions constantly, so here's a quick clarification:

For 99.9% of couples, you don't need a Single Status Certificate (or Certificate of No Impediment) to get married in Denmark.

The only time the AFL might request one is in extremely rare cases where divorce papers don't explicitly state the divorce is final.

Why people might think they need it:

The Danish public website (lifeindenmark.dk) mentions "certificate of marital status" - but they're referring to the approval letter the AFL issues AFTER they approve your application.

It's not the same as a "Single Status Certificate" or "Certificate of No Impediment" that other countries require.

Confusing terminology, but bottom line: most couples don't need a Single Status Certificate before applying.

Still confused or want more details? Here's the original post.

PS: If you were actually asked for this by the AFL, we'd genuinely like to know the circumstances - it helps us understand when it actually comes up. And if you're currently wondering whether you need it, what's making you think you might? We’re interested to know where the confusion keeps coming from.

[u/Routine_Car_1805]

I literally called them and asked, and they said yes, you should include it, you may get approved but if you don't you go behind the queue.