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Wedding slots in Białej Podlasce
Urząd Stanu Cywilnego w Biała Podlaska
A civil wedding in Biała Podlaska is a formal beginning of a shared life, concluded before a civil registry officer. The procedure is clear and accessible for every couple, regardless of origin. Learn the details of marriage registration at the Civil Registry Office.
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Civil wedding procedure in Białej Podlasce
The procedure for concluding a marriage in Biała Podlaska begins with submitting a declaration of absence of obstacles to concluding a union. After this step, the couple must wait at least 1 month before the ceremony. The wedding date is arranged individually with the civil registry office depending on availability.
Polish citizens should bring a valid ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates usually do not need to be provided, as the office obtains them directly from the civil registry. The fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 zł.
Foreign nationals must prepare additional documents:
- valid identity document,
- copy of birth certificate,
- certificate of legal capacity to conclude a marriage (or court order if obtaining one is impossible),
- sworn translations of all documents.
Each couple must have 2 adult witnesses. Witnesses can be persons of any nationality; it is only important that they have reached adulthood.
A wedding in Biała Podlaska can also be concluded outside the office premises, in a location chosen by the couple. An outdoor wedding or wedding at another location involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the requirement to ensure safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
After the ceremony, the couple receives a marriage certificate. The first short copy of the certificate is free.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil wedding in Biała Podlaska cost?
The tax fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 zł. If the couple decides on a wedding outside the office premises, the additional fee is 1000 zł.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date at the Civil Registry Office in Biała Podlaska?
The statutory waiting period is a minimum of 1 month from the submission of a declaration of absence of obstacles to concluding a marriage.
What documents do I need to bring to the Civil Registry Office in Biała Podlaska?
Polish citizen: valid ID card or passport. Foreign national: identity document, copy of birth certificate, certificate of legal capacity to conclude a marriage, sworn translations. Polish citizens usually do not provide copies of birth certificates.
Can I have a wedding outdoors or outside the office in Biała Podlaska?
Yes, a wedding can be concluded outside the Civil Registry Office premises. This involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the requirement to ensure safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
How many witnesses does a couple need to conclude a marriage?
Each couple must have exactly 2 adult witnesses. They can be persons of any nationality.
Can a foreign national have a civil wedding in Biała Podlaska?
Yes. A foreign national must submit: an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to conclude a marriage, and sworn translations of documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate paid?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate issued after the ceremony is free.