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The Civil Status Office in Sejny handles civil marriages for couples from the Podlaskie Voivodeship and from outside it. The procedure for concluding a marriage before a registrar is simple and available to Polish citizens and foreigners. Learn about the details of the process and required formalities.
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Civil wedding procedure in Sejnach
A civil marriage in Sejny begins with the submission of a declaration of no impediment to marriage. Future spouses should personally appear at the Civil Status Office in Sejny with the required documents. After submitting the application, a statutory waiting period of at least one month applies.
Documents required from a Polish citizen include a valid ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates are usually not necessary, as the Civil Status Office in Sejny obtains them from the civil status register. The situation is different for foreigners, who must provide an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of documents.
The tax fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 zł. This amount includes the issuance of the first copy of the short-form certificate, which is free of charge.
The ceremony requires the presence of two adult witnesses. These can be persons of both Polish and foreign origin. Witnesses must be aware of the significance of the ceremony and capable of confirming its course.
It is worth knowing that a civil marriage in Sejny can take place outside the office premises, for example in an outdoor setting. This option involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the need to ensure safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony. Details regarding the possibility of organizing a marriage outside the office should be agreed directly with the employees of the Civil Status Office in Sejny.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil marriage in Sejny cost?
The tax fee for preparing a marriage certificate is 84 zł. If you want to have a marriage outside the office premises, for example in an outdoor setting, an additional fee of 1000 zł is added.
How long do you have to wait for a marriage date in Sejny?
The statutory waiting period is at least 1 month from the submission of the declaration of no impediment to marriage. After this period, you can set a specific date for the ceremony.
What documents are needed for a civil marriage in Sejny?
A Polish citizen should have a valid ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates are usually not required. A foreigner must provide an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations.
Can you have a marriage in an outdoor setting in Sejny?
Yes, a civil marriage can take place outside the Civil Status Office in Sejny, including in an outdoor setting. 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 marriage?
A civil marriage in Sejny requires the presence of exactly 2 adult witnesses. These can be Polish or foreign nationals.
Can a foreigner have a marriage in Sejny?
Yes, a foreigner can conclude a marriage at the Civil Status Office in Sejny. However, they must provide additional documents, including a certificate of legal capacity to marry and certified translations of their documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate free?
Yes, the first short-form copy of the marriage certificate issued after the ceremony in Sejny is free of charge. The fee of 84 zł covers the preparation of the certificate itself.