Wedding slots in Chocz

A civil wedding in Chocz begins with submitting a declaration of the absence of obstacles to marriage. Both prospective spouses must personally appear at the Civil Registry Office in Chocz to formally confirm the absence of legal obstacles. After submitting this document, a statutory waiting period begins, which is a minimum of 1 month.

Polish citizens should prepare a valid identity card or passport. Copies of birth certificates are usually not required, as the Civil Registry Office in Chocz obtains them directly from the civil registry. The procedure has been simplified and accelerates wedding preparations.

The court fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 zł. This amount covers all administrative activities related to marriage registration. The first short copy of the marriage certificate is issued free of charge directly after the ceremony.

The civil wedding ceremony takes place at the headquarters of the Civil Registry Office in Chocz. It is possible to hold a wedding in another location, e.g. outdoors, however this is associated with an additional fee of 1000 zł and the requirement to ensure safety and dignified ceremony conditions.

A civil wedding must be witnessed by 2 adult witnesses. They can be persons of any nationality. Their role is to confirm the marriage and sign the marriage certificate.

Foreigners wishing to have a civil wedding in Chocz should prepare additional documents: a valid identity document, a copy of the birth certificate, and a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of their country. If it is impossible to obtain a certificate, a court order is required. All documents issued abroad must be accompanied by sworn translations.