Łódź Voivodeship · county Łódź
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Łódź Civil Registry Office (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego)
Registry office branches in Łódź · 2 branches
In Łódź the civil registry office has several branches. You may submit the declaration of no impediments at any registry office in Poland – the ceremony takes place at the office where you submit it.
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The Civil Registry Office in Łódź handles all formalities related to civil marriages. The procedure is regulated by law and proceeds in an established order, from filing a declaration of no impediments to issuing a marriage certificate.
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Civil wedding procedure in Łódź
Concluding a marriage at the Civil Registry Office in Łódź requires prior notification and meeting several conditions. The procedure begins with filing a declaration of no impediments to marriage by both parties at the office.
After filing the declaration, a statutory waiting period of minimum 1 month applies. During this period, the Civil Registry Office in Łódź verifies the absence of impediments to marriage. After this period expires, you can schedule the ceremony.
Documents required from a Polish citizen include a valid ID card or passport. Birth certificates usually do not need to be provided, as the Civil Registry Office obtains them directly from the civil registry.
A foreigner must prepare:
- identity document
- birth certificate
- certificate of legal capacity to marry (or court order if obtaining it is impossible)
- sworn translations of documents
The ceremony requires the presence of 2 adult witnesses. They can be persons of any nationality. The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł.
A civil wedding in Łódź can also take place outdoors or outside the office premises. In such a case, an additional fee of 1000 zł is charged, and the Civil Registry Office requires ensuring safety and dignified ceremony conditions.
After the ceremony, the parties are issued a marriage certificate. The first short copy of the certificate is free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil wedding in Łódź cost?
The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł. If you want to get married outdoors or outside the office premises, the additional fee is 1000 zł.
How long do I have to wait for a wedding date?
The statutory waiting period is minimum 1 month from filing the declaration of no impediments to marriage. After this period expires, you can schedule the ceremony.
What documents do I need to prepare for the wedding?
A Polish citizen needs a valid ID card or passport. A foreigner must provide an identity document, birth certificate, certificate of legal capacity to marry, and sworn translations of documents.
Can I get married outdoors?
Yes, a civil wedding in Łódź can take place outside the Civil Registry Office premises, including outdoors. This requires an additional fee of 1000 zł and ensuring safety and dignified ceremony conditions.
How many witnesses do I need?
To conclude a marriage, the presence of 2 adult witnesses is required. They can be persons of any nationality.
Can a foreigner get married in Łódź?
Yes, a foreigner can marry at the Civil Registry Office in Łódź. However, they must meet additional document requirements, including providing a certificate of legal capacity to marry and sworn translations.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate paid?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate issued after the ceremony is free of charge.