Wedding slots in Zapolice

A civil marriage in Zapolice begins with filing a declaration of no impediment to marriage at the Civil Status Office. After this step, there is a statutory waiting period of a minimum of one month. During this time, the office in Zapolice verifies the submitted documents and prepares for the ceremony.

Documents required from a Polish citizen are a valid identity card or passport. Birth certificates are usually not necessary, as the Civil Status Office in Zapolice obtains them directly from the register. The situation is different for foreigners, who must provide an identity document, a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of all foreign language documents.

The fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zloty. This amount covers the entire registration procedure and the issuance of the first certified 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 any nationality, it is only important that they are of legal age and can confirm the course of the ceremony.

Zapolice also offers the possibility of concluding a marriage outside the office headquarters. An outdoor wedding or a wedding at another chosen location involves an additional fee of 1000 zloty. The office then requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the young couple and office staff.

The marriage certificate is issued immediately after the ceremony. Apart from the first certified copy of the short-form certificate, which is free of charge, additional copies can be obtained for a fee at the Civil Status Office in Zapolice.