Wedding slots in Zakopane

A civil wedding in Zakopane begins with filing a declaration of no impediments to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. After meeting this condition, a statutory waiting period of a minimum of one month applies, during which office staff verify that there are no contraindications to the marriage.

Each of the couple must possess a valid identity document, i.e. an ID card or passport. Polish citizens usually do not need to provide copies of birth certificates, as the Civil Registry Office in Zakopane obtains them directly from the civil registry. The situation of foreigners is more complex and requires preparation of additional documents.

The ceremony requires the presence of two adult witnesses. These can be persons of any nationality, the only important thing is meeting the age requirement. The treasury fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł.

Couples can choose an outdoor wedding or a ceremony outside the traditional office headquarters in Zakopane. This option involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and the obligation to ensure safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony. After the marriage is concluded, the couple receives a marriage certificate, and the first short copy is issued free of charge.

Foreigners wishing to get married in Zakopane must prepare: an identity document, a copy of the birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin, and sworn translations of all foreign-language documents.