Wedding slots in Kostrzyn nad Odrą

The procedure for concluding a civil wedding at the Civil Registry Office in Kostrzyn nad Odrą begins with filing a declaration of no impediments to marriage. After this action, a statutory waiting period of a minimum one month applies. During this time, the office verifies the absence of formal impediments and prepares for the ceremony.

Each of the bride and groom should possess a valid identity document – a national ID card or passport. Polish citizens do not need to provide copies of birth certificates, as the Civil Registry Office in Kostrzyn nad Odrą obtains them directly from the civil registry. The situation is different for foreigners, who must submit:

• identity document
• copy of birth certificate
• certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of the country of origin
• sworn translations of foreign language documents

For the marriage ceremony in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, two adult witnesses are required. They can be persons of any nationality. The tax fee for drawing up the marriage certificate is 84 zł.

A civil wedding can also take place in an outdoor setting, outside the office premises. In this case, the office charges an additional fee of 1000 zł and requires ensuring safety and appropriate conditions for conducting the ceremony. After the ceremony, the newlyweds receive the marriage certificate. The first short copy of the certificate is free of charge.