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Zgierz Civil Registry Office (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego)
The Civil Registry Office in Zgierz accepts applications for civil marriage from couples planning to formally enter into matrimony. The civil marriage procedure in Zgierz includes submitting documents, paying a stamp duty, and observing the statutory waiting period.
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Civil wedding procedure in Zgierz
A civil marriage in Zgierz requires prior submission of an application at the Civil Registry Office. The couple should provide the required identity documents and certificates confirming the absence of legal obstacles to marriage. After accepting the documents, the office sets the date of the ceremony.
Polish citizens should have a valid ID card or passport. Copies of birth certificates usually do not need to be provided, as the Civil Registry Office in Zgierz obtains them directly from the register. Foreigners must submit an identity document, a copy of their birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of their documents.
The stamp duty for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł. The waiting period for the ceremony is a minimum of 1 month from the date of submitting the declaration of the absence of legal obstacles to marriage.
The ceremony requires the presence of two adult witnesses, who may be Polish citizens or foreigners. Witnesses should be present during the entire ceremony.
It is also possible to organise a wedding outside the office premises, i.e., in an outdoor setting. An outdoor wedding in Zgierz 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 office issues 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 marriage in Zgierz cost?
The stamp duty for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł. If you want to get married outside the office premises, you will additionally pay 1000 zł.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date at the Civil Registry Office in Zgierz?
A minimum of 1 month from the date of submitting the declaration of the absence of legal obstacles to marriage. The exact date is set by the Civil Registry Office in Zgierz.
What documents are needed for a civil marriage?
Polish citizens: a valid ID card or passport. Foreigners: an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of documents.
Can you have an outdoor wedding in Zgierz?
Yes, it is possible to have a wedding outside the office premises. This requires an additional fee of 1000 zł and ensuring safe, dignified conditions for the ceremony.
How many witnesses do I need for a civil marriage?
You need 2 adult witnesses. They can be both Polish citizens and foreigners. Witnesses must be present during the entire ceremony.
Can a foreigner have a civil marriage in Zgierz?
Yes, a foreigner can marry at the Civil Registry Office in Zgierz. They must submit an identity document, a copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of their documents.
Is the first copy of a marriage certificate paid?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Civil Registry Office in Zgierz is free of charge. Subsequent copies are chargeable.