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Wedding slots in Krakowie

Urząd Stanu Cywilnego w Krakowie

The Civil Registry Office in Kraków handles civil marriage ceremonies. The procedure is regulated by Polish law and includes several stages, from filing a declaration of no impediments to issuing the marriage certificate.

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Civil wedding procedure in Krakowie

To have a civil wedding in Kraków, you must first file a declaration of no impediments to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. From the moment this declaration is filed, a statutory waiting period of minimum 1 month applies. During this time, the office staff verify information and prepare documentation.

Required documents include a valid identity card or passport for Polish citizens. The Civil Registry Office in Kraków obtains birth certificate excerpts directly from the civil registry, so usually there is no need to provide them in person. The situation is different for foreigners, who must submit an identity document, a birth certificate excerpt, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of documents.

During the ceremony, the presence of 2 adult witnesses is required, who can be citizens of any country. The ceremony takes place at the office headquarters, but it is also possible to organize a wedding outdoors or at another location chosen by the couple. A wedding outside the Civil Registry Office headquarters involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the requirement to ensure safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.

The stamp duty for drawing up the marriage certificate is 84 zł. After the ceremony, the couple receives the marriage certificate, and the first short excerpt is issued free of charge. Additional excerpts can be obtained upon submission of an appropriate request.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil wedding in Kraków cost?

The stamp duty for drawing up the marriage certificate is 84 zł. If the couple decides on a wedding outdoors or outside the Civil Registry Office in Kraków, the additional fee is 1000 zł.

How long do you have to wait for a wedding date in Kraków?

From the moment the declaration of no impediments is filed, a statutory waiting period of minimum 1 month applies. After this period expires, you can schedule the ceremony.

What documents are needed for a civil wedding?

A Polish citizen must have a valid identity card or passport. The Civil Registry Office in Kraków obtains birth certificate excerpts from the registry. A foreigner should provide an identity document, a birth certificate excerpt, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations.

Can you have a wedding outdoors in Kraków?

Yes, a civil wedding can be held outside the office headquarters, at a location chosen by the couple. This requires an additional fee of 1000 zł and ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.

How many witnesses are needed for a civil wedding?

The presence of 2 adult witnesses is required. These can be people of any nationality.

Can a foreigner have a wedding in Kraków?

Yes, a foreigner can have a civil wedding at the Civil Registry Office in Kraków. However, they must provide additional documents, including a certificate of legal capacity to marry and certified translations of their documents.

Is the first excerpt of the marriage certificate paid?

No, the first short excerpt of the marriage certificate is issued free of charge. Additional excerpts can be obtained for an appropriate fee upon submission of a request to the Civil Registry Office in Kraków.