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Filipów Civil Registry Office (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego)
The Civil Registry Office in Filipów handles civil weddings for residents and people from outside the city. The procedure for entering into marriage in Filipów requires meeting several formal conditions and going through specific administrative stages.
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Civil wedding procedure in Filipów
A civil wedding in Filipów begins with filing a declaration of absence of legal obstacles to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. After this declaration, a statutory waiting period of at least one month applies. During this period, the office verifies the provided information and prepares the documentation.
Required documents for a Polish citizen include a valid identity card or passport. Copies of birth certificates do not need to be provided, as the Civil Registry Office in Filipów obtains them directly from the civil registry. The procedure is significantly simplified for people with Polish citizenship.
Foreign nationals must prepare more documents: an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to enter into marriage issued by the appropriate authorities of their country, as well as certified translations of all foreign language documents.
The fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 złoty. This amount includes the registration of the marriage in Filipów.
The ceremony requires 2 adult witnesses. These can be people of any nationality, the only requirement is that they have reached the age of majority.
A civil wedding in Filipów can take place both at the office headquarters and at a chosen location outside of it, such as outdoors. If the couple chooses a ceremony at another location, an additional fee of 1000 złoty applies. The office requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for conducting the ceremony.
After entering into marriage, a marriage certificate is issued. The first short copy of the document is free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil wedding in Filipów cost?
The treasury fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 złoty. If the couple chooses an outdoor wedding or a ceremony outside the office headquarters, an additional fee of 1000 złoty is added.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date in Filipów?
A minimum of 1 month from filing the declaration of absence of obstacles to entering into marriage. This is a statutory waiting period that applies throughout Poland.
What documents are required for a civil wedding in Filipów?
A Polish citizen must present a valid identity card or passport. Copies of birth certificates are not necessary, as the office obtains them from the registry. A foreigner must provide an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of foreign language documents.
Can you have a wedding outdoors in Filipów?
Yes, a civil wedding can take place outside the headquarters of the Civil Registry Office in Filipów. This requires an additional fee of 1000 złoty and ensuring safe, dignified conditions for the ceremony.
How many witnesses are needed for a civil wedding in Filipów?
2 adult witnesses are required. These can be people of any nationality, provided they have reached the age of majority.
Can a foreigner get married in Filipów?
Yes, a foreigner can enter into marriage at the Civil Registry Office in Filipów. This requires providing additional documents: a certificate of legal capacity to marry, a copy of a birth certificate, and certified translations of foreign language documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate free?
Yes, the first short copy of the marriage certificate is issued free of charge. Additional copies are subject to a fee.