Wedding slots in Gliwicach

The procedure for a civil wedding in Gliwice begins with filing a declaration of no impediment to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. Before your visit, it is worth contacting the office to confirm available dates and procedure conditions.

Each party must have a valid identity document: a national ID card or passport. Polish citizens usually do not need to provide copies of birth certificates, as the Civil Registry Office obtains them automatically from the civil registry. The procedure requires a minimum of 1 month from filing the declaration to the day of the ceremony.

The court fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł. This amount covers all activities of the office clerk related to marriage registration.

Two adult witnesses are required for the ceremony. They can be persons of any nationality, the important thing is that they are of legal age and can confirm their identity.

Gliwice also offers the possibility of having a civil wedding outside the office premises, in a location chosen by the couple. An outdoor wedding involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the requirement to ensure safety and dignified conditions for ceremony participants.

Foreigners can have a civil wedding in Gliwice, but the procedure is more complex. Required documents include: a valid identity document, a copy of the birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of the country of origin, and all documents must be accompanied by certified translations.

The marriage certificate is issued immediately after the ceremony. The first short copy is free; subsequent copies require a fee.