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The Civil Registry Office in Szczecin handles civil marriage ceremonies for residents of the city and county. The procedure is regulated by family law provisions and includes several stages, from filing a declaration of no impediments to the wedding ceremony.
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A civil wedding in Szczecin begins with filing a declaration of no impediments to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. The betrothed parties must present a valid identity document (ID card or passport) and meet the formal requirements specified in the family and guardianship code.
After filing the declaration, a statutory waiting period of at least one month applies. During this period, the Civil Registry Office in Szczecin verifies that there are no impediments to the marriage. After this period expires, you can schedule a specific date for the ceremony.
Required documents for a Polish citizen include:
- valid ID card or passport
- copies of birth certificates obtained by the Civil Registry Office from the civil status register
For a foreigner, the procedure is more complex and includes an identity document, a copy of the birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of the country of origin, and sworn translations of foreign-language documents.
The ceremony requires the presence of two adult witnesses, who can be citizens of any country. The treasury fee for preparing the marriage certificate is 84 zloty.
The betrothed parties have the option to have a wedding outdoors or outside the Civil Registry Office in Szczecin. This option involves an additional fee of 1000 zloty and requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
After the marriage is concluded, a marriage certificate is issued. 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 Szczecin cost?
The treasury fee for preparing the marriage certificate is 84 zloty. If you decide on an outdoor ceremony or outside the Civil Registry Office, an additional fee of 1000 zloty applies.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date?
The statutory waiting period is at least one month from the date of filing the declaration of no impediments to marriage. After this period expires, you can schedule a specific date for the ceremony.
What documents need to be provided to the Civil Registry Office in Szczecin?
Polish citizen: valid ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates usually do not need to be provided, as the Office obtains them from the civil status register. For a foreigner, the following are required: identity document, copy of birth certificate, certificate of legal capacity to marry, and sworn translations.
Can you have an outdoor wedding in Szczecin?
Yes, an outdoor wedding or one outside the Civil Registry Office is possible. This involves an additional fee of 1000 zloty and requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
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 Szczecin?
Yes, a foreigner can marry at the Civil Registry Office in Szczecin. However, additional documents are required: a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the appropriate authorities of the country of origin, a copy of the birth certificate, and sworn translations of foreign-language documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate chargeable?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate issued directly after the ceremony is free of charge.