People who love each other decided to formalize their relationship.
Before choosing a wedding date, first of all, you should clarify how long to wait from the moment you submit your application to the registry office?
Another question for newlyweds: how can I apply? And, finally, do they fall into the categories of persons for whom legislators have provided special conditions for marriage.
The legislation of our state clearly regulates all these points. In particular, there are regulations in the Family Code, and since 1997, a new edition of the Law “On Acts of Civil Status” has been in force in our country.
It should also be taken into account that in many regions the civil registry offices have schedules for registering marriages. Therefore, it may happen that the moment of counting the date does not begin at all with the first application of the young people to the registration authority.
How long does it take to register a marriage after submitting an application to the registry office?
The conclusion of a family union can occur in different ways. Some newlyweds prefer a formal atmosphere, while for others a formal decoration is enough. However, both will have to submit an application to the registry office. Not everyone knows how to register a marriage and how long to wait after submitting an application to the registry office.
- 1 Procedure and rules for submitting an application to the registry office for marriage registration
- 2 Which department to submit documents to?
- 3 What time are documents accepted: office hours on weekdays and weekends
- 4 How long to wait after submitting an application to the registry office 4.1 Standard general period
- 4.2 Minimum term
- 8.1 Non-ceremonial painting
To apply for registration of family relationships, both future spouses must come. Representation is not permitted, and the only exception is when one of the couple applies with a notarized power of attorney from the other. This situation often arises due to a long business trip of the newlywed, etc.
Interested persons must have their passports and paid documents with them.
If one of the couple has previously had experience in marriage, then it may be necessary.
All submitted documents must meet the criterion of validity.
If due to reaching the appropriate age, then it is necessary to obtain it in a timely manner. An expired document will not be accepted by any authority, including the registry office.
- Preparing to submit an application, if necessary, drawing up a power of attorney.
- Show up on the appointed day with your passports.
- Drawing up an application and paying the state fee. During the process, the date of registration is selected, its type is specified: solemn or not, and other important nuances.
- Receiving referrals for a free medical examination if desired.
- Receiving information about the date and time of the celebration.
Typically, the application procedure does not take much time, especially if the appointment was made by appointment.
There is no linking of citizens to civil registry offices at the place of registration, actual residence or other criteria.
That is why it is advisable to submit an application only to the department where the wedding will later take place.
Apart from this parameter, there are no additional ones.
A couple can apply to the country and refusal due to registration in another city is not legal. However, for practical reasons, it is tedious to take into account that when performing any legal actions that require the presentation of certificates and other documents from the registry office, you will need to make a request to the one where the marriage took place.
What time are documents accepted: office hours on weekdays and weekends
Each department has its own work schedule, so it is advisable to check the appointment time directly by phone or on the official website. In the vast majority of cases, work on accepting applications for marriage registration begins at 9.00. Today in most cities it is possible to sign up in advance and not have to wait in line.
Most branches are open until 17.30 -18.00, and are also open on Saturdays. However, one weekday in a month is a non-working day due to technical and sanitary requirements.
Advantages of applying through the portal
Each person chooses for himself the most beneficial ways to resolve certain issues. Like marriage registration records, there are many positive aspects in it:
- Possibility of submitting an application 6 months in advance.
- Prompt review of applications by specialists.
- Payment of duties on the website.
- Discount.
Are you and your significant other in another city and want to get married? In this regard, the question arose: will they sign you up at a location other than your place of registration? Regardless of what city you are in, you have the right to submit an application through State Services.
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You need to have documents with you: passport and SNILS. You will not need to look for a registry office (this is relevant in situations where you do not know the city or spend most of your time at work).
Important: it is worth booking your marriage registration date in advance. But, if necessary, it can be moved
Please note that you have the opportunity to postpone the wedding date, but in no case should you change the registry office
Innovations
At the beginning of October 2022, some innovations came into force.
First of all, they are related to the possibility of choosing for a wedding. Previously, it was required to submit an application strictly thirty days before the planned event. Today you can choose a date throughout the year. The rule is as follows: when submitting an application, citizens have the right to choose the day of their marriage, but it cannot be earlier than thirty days and no later than twelve months. Please note that submitting an application is still available both through a personal visit and using the State Services portal.
It is important to know! It is not possible to change the selected wedding date.
How many months in advance should I submit an application to the registry office for marriage registration in 2022?
How many days before the wedding should I submit an application to the registry office? According to Article 11 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, marriage takes place one month after filing the relevant application. Thirty days are given to weigh everything again and consciously create a family.
According to the law, the registry office may increase this period, but not more than by a month. In practice, due to queues for formal and outdoor ceremonies, couples are forced to book the required dates several months before the wedding
Please note: make a reservation. The application itself is still written exactly 30 days in advance.
In other words, if a beautiful date is important to you, you will have to visit the registry office more than once. In what cases is it not necessary to wait a month? They can reduce the thinking time and even schedule a couple on the same day if there are good reasons.
In addition to them, there are also sanitary days: the last Thursday of each month in the registry office and the first Tuesday of the month in the Wedding Palaces. Why can the registry office refuse? The rules for submitting an application to the registry office provide for reasons that prevent marriage:
- marriage cannot be concluded if one of the spouses is in another marriage;
- marriages are not allowed between relatives, as well as between adoptive parents and adopted children;
- it is impossible to marry a person who is declared incompetent due to mental illness or dementia;
- A marriage entered into in violation of the terms of the Family Code, as well as a fictitious marriage for the purpose of obtaining any material benefits, is invalid.
Once you have submitted your application to the Registrar's Office and completed your formal registration, you can proceed with your ceremonial registration.
Many lovers want to remember this for the rest of their lives.
Payment of state duty
The amount of the state duty has not changed since January 1, 2015 and in 2022 it is 350 rubles. It is paid by one of the couple - either the groom or the bride, and not 350 rubles are charged from each. You can pay the state fee at any bank branch. Payment details can be obtained from the registry office employees, but often they are already included in bank programs. The payment receipt is given along with the application to the registry office employee.
Note! Some banks charge a commission for this operation of 1 to 2 percent. If you paid the state fee, but for any reason changed your mind about registering the marriage, the money will not be returned to you.
The procedure for divorce by court
In cases where a divorcing couple has common children under the age of majority, one of the people in the couple does not agree to divorce or avoids it, the divorce is carried out in court.
How long does it take to process a claim?
According to the law, with the mutual consent of the parties, the court dissolves the marriage one month after the claim is received by the Justice of the Peace, and 2 months after it is received by the court. How long you will have to wait for a decision to be made depends on various factors (whether there are children together, joint property and what kind, loans, etc.)
Procedure for filing a claim for divorce
Before filing an application, you should first find out where exactly you need to apply: to the court (and which one) or to a magistrate.
If the divorcing spouses do not have disputes about who will raise and support the children in the future, and do not divide property and other assets, a statement of claim for divorce can be submitted to the Justice of the Peace. If the parties have mutual claims, the case is filed in court.
Which court should I go to?
Claims are accepted in the courts at the place of residence (registration) of the defendant, with the exception of the following cases:
- the plaintiff has dependent children under 18;
- the plaintiff’s health condition does not allow him to go to court at the defendant’s place of residence (to prove the fact of illness or disability, the court must present a certificate from a medical institution).
How to properly file a claim for divorce
General information to be provided:
- Full name of the Justice of the Peace or the name of the court where the claim for divorce is filed;
- details of the plaintiff and defendant (indicating passport and place of residence);
- address, name of the civil registry office that registered the marriage;
- main grounds for divorce, facts and evidence;
- documentary evidence of the need to go to court (birth certificates of children, documents confirming the acquisition of property during marriage, etc.).
Required documents
The main securities include:
- identification documents of the parties (as well as birth certificates of children);
- receipt;
- inventory of property;
- original marriage certificate.
There is a lot of debate about whether it is possible to withdraw a statement of claim for divorce from the court. The claim can be taken back by the plaintiff if the divorce decision has not yet been made. To suspend the divorce process and withdraw the claim, the plaintiff must provide (or mail to the judge) hearing the case an application to withdraw the claim.
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Procedure for applying to the registry office
Spouses should contact the Marriage Registration Department:
- whose decision is joint;
- having no claims on each other in material and property terms, and also not raising young children together (under 18).
A special case is when only one spouse is allowed to file an application for divorce at the registry office. This is when one party is not legally competent, is sentenced to serve a sentence (for three years or more), and is listed as missing.
Answers to basic questions
Which department accepts divorce applications? Where to apply? A written application to terminate an existing marriage relationship is accepted at the civil registry office according to registration or at the department where the marriage procedure took place before. You need to find out about the work schedule of a particular civil registry office in advance by phone, on the organization’s website or through the State Services portal.
How long does it take to process a divorce application? The spouses have 30 days to consider their decision after writing the divorce petition. If they have not changed their mind during this period of time, at the end of the period they are given documents indicating an official divorce, and their passports are stamped with a divorce stamp.
How long should I wait for a decision to be made if only one party filed for divorce? In some cases, you can submit a written appeal without your second spouse if he is seriously ill, in prison or missing. In this situation, the person submitting the application can pick up the finished divorce documentation on the day of his application.
Who can write divorce petitions? To get a divorce through the registry office, the presence of both spouses is required. However, there are cases when one of the parties cannot appear at the registry office. In this case, separate applications will be submitted from each of the divorcing spouses. In this case, the signature of the absent person must first be notarized.
Package of documents
An important step is the package of documents. What exactly is needed?
- statement of the newlyweds about their desire to get married;
- passports of both;
- marriage license (for minors).
- divorce certificate - if there was a previous union.
- for foreigners, confirmation from the consulate will be required that there are no reasons to prohibit marriage;
- receipt for payment of state duty.
How many months in advance should an application be submitted to the registry office?
If until recently a couple was required to submit a document only to the registry office at the place of registration, now the procedure has been significantly simplified - you can submit an application and, accordingly, register a marriage at any institution in the territory of the Russian Federation. Timeframe for consideration of the application According to the general rules, a month (30 calendar days) must pass from the submission of all necessary documentation to the registration of the marriage, and the day of filing the application is not included in this period. This legal requirement must be taken into account when planning a celebration. In special cases, the monthly period may be reduced. If the bride is pregnant, has given birth to a child, or there is a real threat to the lives of the couple, with the permission of the registry office administration, the application can be considered, and the marriage can be concluded on the day of submission of all necessary documents.
State duty and cost of lawyer services for divorce through court
We have already said that through government services, divorce will cost a little less than with the standard payment procedure. But let's take a closer look at the prices:
- To dissolve a marriage in the standard way. Six hundred rubles for one spouse.
- To determine the procedure for communicating with a common child or to resolve other non-monetary requirements. Each claim requires payment of 300 rubles.
- To divide property. The maximum duty is 4% of the value of the property being divided.
- To consider a case regarding the collection of alimony. You need to pay 150 rubles.
If you hire a lawyer, the price of their services will depend on the region, circumstances, and professionalism of the specialist.
Deadlines for submitting an application to the registry office: how long to wait after filing?
In accordance with Article 11 of the Family Code, on the day after submitting the application or on the day the application is written, a marriage may be held:
- couples where the future spouse is pregnant or has already given birth to a child together;
- couples where the future spouse is expected to be called up for military service or is on leave;
- couples planning to move to another permanent place of residence;
- couples in which one of the spouses is facing an urgent business trip.
Please note: the Family Code also refers to cases involving a threat to human health and life as special circumstances. Serious illness of one of the spouses is a reason for violating the rules and reducing the one-month period
Who can submit an application according to the law According to the established procedure, the application is signed by both parties to the future family union at the same time.
