Town hall weddings · Capital Region (Hovedstaden)

Getting married at Høje-Taastrup town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

You can get married in Høje-Taastrup once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Høje-Taastrup Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who like a well-connected, unfussy setting west of the capital.

Høje-Taastrup at a glance

Region: Capital Region of Denmark, west of Copenhagen
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
From Copenhagen: By S-train, regional train or car
Typical timeline: Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contact

Can couples from abroad get married in Høje-Taastrup?

Yes, once Familieretshuset has approved your documents, a registrar from Høje-Taastrup Municipality can perform the ceremony, subject to the dates and languages on offer. Not every Danish town hall offers dates to couples from abroad, and availability changes through the year, so we check Høje-Taastrup for your dates and suggest a nearby town hall if it is full.

National law applies, so the rules match those in Copenhagen. Our explanation of the Familieretshuset marriage application shows what is checked and how long the approval stage can take.

Why would you choose Høje-Taastrup for a civil wedding?

Høje-Taastrup lies on the western side of the capital area, around the town of Taastrup, which is a busy rail hub on the line towards Roskilde. That makes it a sensible choice for guests arriving from different directions, or for couples who prefer a plain, practical ceremony.

Good train links, which helps guests who travel separately
A quieter alternative to the central Copenhagen city hall
Easy to combine with a stay in the city or a trip on towards Roskilde

The ceremony itself is brief, so most of your day is free for the city or for a countryside walk. Our overview of town hall weddings outside Copenhagen compares the choices.

How do you plan a wedding in Høje-Taastrup with us?

Tell us your nationalities, your travel window and how many guests are coming, and we send your free document checklist. After approval we request a date with Høje-Taastrup and confirm language and room.

You need two witnesses aged 18 or over, and we can arrange them. Bring your passports on the day. Compare our packages or contact our team to begin.

Written by the Denmark Wedding team. Town hall rules and dates change, so we confirm the details for your date before you book. Questions? Ask us directly.

Questions and answers

Marrying in Høje-Taastrup: what couples ask

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Is a wedding in Høje-Taastrup legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage here is a full Danish marriage, exactly like one in Copenhagen. The certificate can be issued in a multilingual format and legalised with an apostille if your home country asks for one.

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Do we need to live in Høje-Taastrup to marry there?

No residency is required by Danish law, but each municipality decides whether it offers dates to couples from abroad. Availability changes, so we check Høje-Taastrup for your dates first.

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How far in advance should we contact you?

Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us, because the approval from Familieretshuset sets the pace. Summer dates fill first, so contact us early for a particular week.

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Do we need to bring our own witnesses to in Høje-Taastrup?

Every civil marriage in Denmark needs two witnesses, but you do not have to bring them. If you travel alone, we arrange two witnesses for your ceremony in Høje-Taastrup. If you would rather ask two of your guests, they do not need to be Danish or speak Danish.

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What documents do we need to marry in Høje-Taastrup?

The same as anywhere in Denmark: a valid passport for each of you and, depending on your nationality, a visa or residence permit for the Schengen area. If either of you has been married before, add the final divorce decree or the former spouse's death certificate. Familieretshuset approves your papers before the wedding, and we send you a free checklist for your exact situation.

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Can the ceremony in Høje-Taastrup be held in English?

Danish law requires that you both understand what the registrar says, so the ceremony is held in a language you both follow. Many town halls marry couples in English and some in German; we confirm which languages Høje-Taastrup offers for your date before you book. You can also bring your own interpreter.

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Can our guests come to the ceremony in Høje-Taastrup?

Yes, guests are welcome. Ceremony rooms differ in size from one town hall to the next, so tell us how many people you are bringing and we confirm the space with the municipality before you book.