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The Civil Registry Office in Zgorzelec handles civil marriages for residents of the city and surrounding areas. The procedure is standardized and accessible, and the entire process takes several weeks from document submission to the ceremony.
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Civil wedding procedure in Zgorzelcu
A civil marriage in Zgorzelec begins with submitting a declaration of no impediments to marriage at the Civil Registry Office. The couple should arrange a visit date and prepare the required documents.
Polish citizens submit a valid identity card or passport. The office independently obtains copies of birth certificates from the civil registry, so there is no need to provide them. Foreigners must present an identity document, a copy of their birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry (or a court order if obtaining one is impossible), and certified translations of documents.
After submitting the declaration, there is a statutory waiting period of at least one month. During this time, the Civil Registry Office in Zgorzelec verifies that there are no impediments to the marriage.
The ceremony takes place at the Civil Registry Office premises. The couple may also choose an outdoor wedding at another location, which involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
Two adult witnesses are required to marry; they can be people of any nationality. The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł.
After the ceremony, the couple receives the marriage certificate. The first short copy is issued free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil marriage in Zgorzelec cost?
The tax fee for drawing up a marriage certificate is 84 zł. If you choose an outdoor wedding outside the Civil Registry Office premises, an additional fee of 1000 zł is added.
How long do you have to wait for a wedding date at the Zgorzelec Civil Registry Office?
The statutory waiting period is at least 1 month from submitting the declaration of no impediments to marriage.
What documents are needed for a civil marriage?
Polish citizens: a valid identity card or passport. The office obtains copies of birth certificates from the registry. Foreigners: identity document, copy of birth certificate, certificate of legal capacity to marry, certified translations.
Can you have an outdoor wedding in Zgorzelec?
Yes, an outdoor wedding is possible. It involves an additional fee of 1000 zł and requires ensuring safety and dignified conditions for the ceremony.
How many witnesses are needed for a civil marriage?
2 adult witnesses are required to marry. They can be people of any nationality.
Can a foreigner get married at the Zgorzelec Civil Registry Office?
Yes, a foreigner can marry in Zgorzelec. They must submit an identity document, a copy of their birth certificate, a certificate of legal capacity to marry, and certified translations of their documents.
Is the first copy of the marriage certificate paid?
No, the first short copy of the marriage certificate is issued free of charge. Subsequent copies are paid.