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Wedding slots in Hajnówce
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A civil wedding in Hajnówka is a formality that you can complete quickly and efficiently at the local Civil Status Office. Below you will find all information about the procedure, required documents and costs.
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Civil wedding procedure in Hajnówce
Concluding a marriage in Hajnówka begins with filing a declaration of no impediments at the Civil Status Office. After submitting this document, a statutory waiting period of at least one month applies. During this period, the office verifies the information and prepares for the ceremony.
Each of the engaged couple must provide a valid identity document, i.e. a national ID card or passport. If you are a Polish citizen, the office in Hajnówka will obtain copies of birth certificates directly from the civil status register, so you do not need to provide them personally.
The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zloty. This amount covers all administrative procedures related to marriage registration.
Bring two adult witnesses to the ceremony. They can be persons of any nationality, it is only important that they are adults and able to testify to the fact of marriage.
If you want to get married outside the office premises, for example in an outdoor setting, this is possible. A wedding in another location involves an additional fee of 1000 zloty and requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
Foreigners who want to get married in Hajnówka must provide additional documents: a copy of the birth certificate, an identity document and a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of their country. Foreign documents require certified translations into Polish.
After the ceremony, the office will issue you a marriage certificate. The first short copy is free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil wedding in Hajnówka cost?
The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zloty. If you want to get married outside the office premises, an additional fee of 1000 zloty is added.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date in Hajnówka?
The statutory waiting period is a minimum of one month from the date of filing the declaration of no impediments at the Civil Status Office in Hajnówka.
What documents are needed for a civil wedding?
A Polish citizen must provide a valid national ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates will be obtained by the office from the civil status register. A foreigner must additionally submit a copy of the birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry and certified translations.
Can you get married outdoors in Hajnówka?
Yes, an outdoor wedding or a wedding outside the office premises is possible. This requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony and paying an additional fee of 1000 zloty.
How many witnesses are needed for a civil wedding?
Two adult witnesses are required to conclude a marriage. They can be persons of any nationality.
Can a foreigner get married in Hajnówka?
Yes, a foreigner can get married at the Civil Status Office in Hajnówka. However, they must provide an identity document, a copy of the birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of their country and certified translations of foreign documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate paid?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate is free of charge. It is issued directly after the ceremony at the Civil Status Office in Hajnówka.