The decision to get married is quite important and responsible in the life of lovers. Many couples spend years testing their feelings before getting married. If you are one of those who have already decided on this exciting act, then this article is for you, from it you will learn what is needed to submit an application to the registry office for marriage registration, as well as all the nuances and formalities of such a procedure.
Prerequisites
In Russia, not everyone can officially legitimize their relationship. So, who will not be painted in our country:
- Minors.
This does not apply to young people who have already reached their 16th birthday, provided that the bride is pregnant or has already given birth. - People who are still married. Registration will be possible only after receiving a divorce certificate, so the registry office will definitely check its authenticity, because bigamy is prohibited in our country.
- Incapacitated.
- Close relatives, as well as the adoptive parent and the adopted child.
- If one of the future spouses is against the union. In the Russian Federation it is registered only with the mutual consent of the two parties.
- Persons of the same gender.
Your application will be considered within a month and only after that the ceremony can take place. Under some circumstances, signature is possible earlier, and sometimes even on the day the document is submitted. Eg:
- the bride is pregnant, especially in the later stages, or has already given birth;
- one of the couple is seriously ill or is leaving on a long business trip;
- the guy is drafted into the army.
But still, in most cases, lovers need to wait 30 days before the wedding and during this time once again weigh the pros and cons of their decision.
Registration online via the Internet
Now you can submit an application for marriage registration electronically – through State Services.
To do this you need:
- Register on this portal;
- Receive an activation code - at a Rostelecom point or via mail;
- Select the location of the registry office and the service you need;
- Enter the personal information of the bride and groom;
- Enter the date and time of registration.
Carefully check whether you have chosen the right registry office. Double-check that your booked date falls on a weekend or during your lunch break. Such an application may be accepted on the portal, but the registry office will still refuse you.
After submitting an application through State Services, you need to collect a list of necessary documents and take them to the registry office 2-2.5 months before the expected date of marriage. The application must also be confirmed. Can applications be submitted electronically earlier? You can submit an application at least six months before the wedding, but at least 2 months before, you should personally visit the registry office and confirm your intentions.
Step by step video
The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply for marriage registration through State Services:
Standard documents
- an application filled out by both future spouses;
- passports of the spouses;
- a receipt confirming payment of the state duty, the amount of which is 350 rubles. You can pay at any bank or at Gosuslugi.ru;
On the State Services website it will cost you 245 rubles, since there is a 30% discount on state fees, which is very convenient and will allow you to save a little.
Applying in person
This method will require personal presence at the registry office or at the MFC.
The form that you have to fill out consists of two columns, the first for the guy and the second for the girl. There the couple writes their last names, first names and patronymics, dates and places of birth, citizenship, nationality, place of residence, passport details and information about divorce, if any. One of the main questions that will be at the end of the document is your last name after registering the marriage. Most often, wives take their husband's surname, but sometimes men also decide to do this. In rare cases, there are double surnames or people each remain with their own.
Advice. It is better to agree on a change of surname in advance, so as not to waste time on disputes on the spot.
There are situations when one of the future newlyweds cannot come and submit an application, then the employees meet halfway and allow one person to appear at the registry office and take special separate forms to fill out the data. Anyone who will not be present in person at the time of filing can fill it out at home, have it certified by a notary and transfer it through his significant other.
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Online method
Technology in the modern world does not stand still, and now an application can be submitted via the Internet. This is done very simply, on the portal Gosuslugi.ru already mentioned above.
The only caveat is that you will need two verified accounts for both the future husband and wife.
There it is convenient to book both the desired date and the hour of the upcoming ceremony, which will help save time and avoid standing in line.
In some regions, the form can also be filled out on the personal websites of civil registry offices or on city portals.
What is the price?
The state fee for filing a general application is 350 rubles. If one of the parties is not present in person when submitting an application, then two separate documents are submitted - from each party. In this case, the amount will double.
Important! Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of the Russian Federation, full holders of the Order of Glory and participants, disabled people of the Second World War do not need to pay state duty. To exercise this right, it is enough to present a certificate confirming these merits.
You can pay the state fee at any bank, through a terminal or using Internet banking.
Atypical situations
For minors
According to the law, people who have not reached the age of majority, but who are already 16 years old, can enter into an official marriage, under certain conditions, for example, if such a young couple is expecting a child or has already given birth to one.
Before going to the Wedding Palace, the young bride and groom should obtain individual approval from local authorities, usually issued by the head of the district administration.
For the upcoming registration you will need to bring a lot of papers, including:
- two passports;
- receipt of paid state duty;
- statement;
- written consent from the minor's parents or guardians;
- separate permission from local authorities for each of the future newlyweds;
- as well as certificates confirming valid reasons for painting. For example, about a girl’s pregnancy.
If the marriage is not the first
If one of the lovers, or both, were previously married, then, in addition to the standard package of papers - passports, application and paid state duty, they need to provide a certificate of divorce or death of the former spouse. These certificates are obtained from the registry office.
Registration with a foreign person
It happens that a Russian citizen or woman falls in love with a foreigner and wants to officially sign in Russia. This is, of course, possible, but requires the submission of additional documents. You will need:
- passports of both lovers;
- application completed by you;
- receipt of payment of state duty;
- a certificate of marital status of a foreign person, which can be obtained from the embassy or city hall. If you were previously married, then a divorce certificate;
- visa, residence permit and migration card.
All papers of a foreigner must be translated into Russian, which, in turn, is certified by a notary.
Marriage to a prisoner
Anything can happen in life and sometimes people decide to get married, even if one of them is in prison. In this case, you will also need the entire standard set: Your passports, 2 applications, and filled out by the prisoner, must be notarized, a receipt for paid state fees, divorce paper, if you were previously married, for minors - parental consent and reason, documented.
If a prisoner is in a punishment cell, he will not be allowed to get married.
Of course, such a ceremony will be completely different from a wedding in the wild. Most likely, you will be allowed to sign only on the territory of the colony, for example, in a separate visiting room, and not in the registry office of your choice. Most often, no more than two people are allowed to be invited as guests, who must obtain special permission from an authorized person.
Marriage concept
In accordance with the Family Code of the Russian Federation, marriage is considered to be the union of a man and a woman, which:
- legally established;
- concluded by mutual voluntary consent;
- aims to create a real, not fictitious family;
- creates rights and obligations of a reciprocal nature.
After applying to the registry office and the marriage procedure, the rights of both parties are protected at the legal level. Their property and personal rights are regulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Important! A civil marriage without filing an application and signature has no legal status (with the exception of signing a marriage contract).
Choosing a registry office
Just a few years ago, it was allowed to register with the registry office only at the place of residence of the future spouses; nowadays, you can choose absolutely any one you like.
You can even submit documents to several authorities at once, but in this case, you will have to bring a receipt for the paid fee to each. This is what those people do who need a specific date, for example, on some holiday or just with beautiful numbers. Usually there are a lot of people who want to come on such days.
You can come to the Wedding Palace on any day convenient for you, except Sunday and Monday, since most people rest on these days.
Advice. If you need a specific date and time for the wedding, then it’s better to come early in the morning, because then there may be a long line.
Which registration to choose
Regardless of the choice of registration, each of them has the same legal force before the state.
Solemn
In Russian cities, it is possible to hold a ceremony only two days a week - Friday or Saturday. The registry office staff recommend inviting no more than twenty people as guests. Everything, of course, will depend on the size of the hall; sometimes more is allowed, and sometimes less.
Do not be late under any circumstances, because you are not alone and there will probably be other people following you. It’s better to arrive even a little earlier and spend this time on a photo shoot.
At the appointed time, you will be met by a special person who will need to give your passports and rings. Most often, such issues are dealt with by witnesses.
When it’s your turn, guests, a photographer and a cameraman, if any, will be invited into the hall first, and then you. The future spouses walk in to Mendelssohn's waltz. The employee will read a solemn speech and ask about your consent to get married, after the cherished “Yes” you need to sign the marriage registration certificate, then you will exchange rings and kiss to applause. At the end of the ceremony you will be given a certificate.
Unsolemn
With non-ceremonial registration, things are simpler. Most often, future newlyweds come to the event together, with a maximum of a couple of guests, who will most likely be asked to wait in the corridor. The couple is being signed in a regular office at the registry office.
The newlyweds will be asked about their consent to marriage, they will sign the appropriate documents, receive their certificate and can be free.
This procedure can take place on any weekday, except Monday, since it is a day off, and Friday, because it is intended for special weddings.
And remember that regardless of the date, time, ceremony, outfits and the rest you choose, the most important thing for a couple remains their real and sincere feelings, which are the main culprits for creating a family.
Difference from non-ceremonial
For those who are still thinking about which ceremony to choose, we have prepared the main differences between ceremonial registration and non-ceremonial registration:
- difference in time. A modest painting will take you about 15 minutes, but with a celebration it will take at least half an hour;
- the festive one will take place in the large hall, the simple one - in an ordinary small office;
- a solemn one can be organized in the beautiful Wedding Palace, a non-solemn one only within the walls of the registry office;
- having organized a luxurious ceremony, you can invite about twenty people, and even more to a huge hall, but for an ordinary painting you will have to come together, the rest are unlikely to be allowed in, since there is too little space in the office;
- solemn days are mainly Friday and Saturday, and non-solemn days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday;
- simple registration is not accompanied by beautiful poems and words, Mendelssohn's waltz, young people's dance, music, you don't even have to bring rings with you, but with a solemn ceremony everything is, accordingly, the opposite is true;
- For painting together, it is appropriate to dress modestly; casual clothing is also quite suitable; for a festive occasion, a more formal look is required;
- with a non-ceremonial registration, there will be an informal atmosphere that will appeal to reserved people who do not like increased attention and looks from the outside. Lovers who are ready to shout to the whole world about their love and want to share their joy with everyone most often choose the solemn option.
If we consider this issue from the legal side, then there is no difference at all from the ceremony you have chosen. After all, in both cases they will give exactly the same marriage certificates.
Remember which registration to choose is a decision only for the future husband and wife. We wish you a beautiful wedding and a long family life.
