How to apply to the Civil Registry Office online or through government services in 2022

Today, no one can be surprised by the development of the Internet and the convenience of its use.
Government authorities also realized this and began to create services that help citizens perform many operations without leaving home. In 2022, the best of them is public services. Here you can apply 1-12 months before your wedding date. Read on for details.

Procedure

The most popular and convenient service for many years has been the government services website. With its help, you can find out information about fines, submit all kinds of documents, order reports and much more.

But for several years in a row, the most popular service has been filing an application for marriage registration.

This is not surprising, because now newlyweds do not have to fight their way through the huge queues that used to exist at registry offices, especially in the summer.

You can forget about the lists that girls made on leaflets, forums and social networks. Now you just need to fill in the data on your computer screen and the job is done.

In 2022, you can apply for marriage registration online. Both spouses must register on the website https://www.gosuslugi.ru, fill out passport details, pay a state fee of 245 rubles and select a wedding date.

Submitting an application to the registry office via the Internet has many undeniable advantages. Judge for yourself:

• saving time;
• absence of queues, scandals and hassles;
• the ability to choose your own date for marriage;
• You can submit your application even six months before the required date;
• advantage in setting a date over those who submit a regular application;
• the ability to send an application from any place and city.

We think you are interested in this opportunity, so we’ll tell you a little more.

Example 1: Sergey and Marina decided to apply for marriage registration via the Internet. To do this, they registered on the government services website. As a result, they were able to choose the registry office, the date and time of the wedding themselves. We also saved 100 rubles on state fees. Also, they did not have to stand in line at the bank and the registry office.

1. At the first stage, you must register on the government services website. This is not difficult to do; the whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes. If you have already registered, then log in.
2. Go to the “Electronic Services” item and click the “State registration of marriage” button.
3. Choose a date that suits you. On the same page, fill out the fields with the passport details of the bride and groom. Just do it very carefully so that there are no future problems at the registry office.
4. Save your data. You will receive a notification that your application has been accepted for consideration.
5. Wait for your application to be confirmed. You will receive a confirmation with the date and time of which registry office you need to go to.

In the menu that appears, select the registry office or the Wedding Palace where you plan to hold the ceremony.

Another point to consider is that both spouses must be registered on the government services portal. One of you will act as an initiator and, after filling out your part of the application, will have to send it to the other for completion.

Some readers who have not reached the age of marriage are interested in whether citizens who are not yet 18 years old will be able to submit such applications. No, they won’t be able to, they will have to go to the registry office in person. They must also collect a package of documents that will allow them to enter into a marriage relationship.

Be sure to track the state in your personal account. After some time, information will appear there about the acceptance of your application and the appointment of a time at which you must come to the registry office. Don't forget to take your documents with you. You will also need to pay a state fee. You can also pay the fee on the portal or using online banking.

Example 2: Tatyana really wanted to have a wedding on June 15, her birthday. But the registry office employees said that there were no places available for this date. Tanya registered for public services and it turned out that the neighboring registry office had 2 free slots for this date. As a result, the girl held the wedding as she wanted, on her birthday.

If for some reason you change your mind and decide to cancel the wedding, then this will not be possible through the public services portal. You will need to come to the registry office in person and write an application.

If everything was done correctly, the registry office staff will check your documents and confirm the date for registering the marriage.

Sample application for marriage registration

Sample receipt for payment of state duty

How to cancel or change your wedding date

In a situation where the wedding will no longer take place and applications have been submitted, it is possible to cancel the booked registration, but only if it was carried out in person by visiting the registry office. If the application was submitted through the public services service, then you can cancel the reservation only on the first day after submitting the documents.

It is also possible to change the wedding date, but if you change to an earlier date, you must have the appropriate documents that confirm that this is really necessary. Such papers may be:

• Certificate of pregnancy of the future spouse indicating the period;
• Summons to the groom's army;
• Call sheet for a long-term business trip;
• Confirmed diagnosis by the attending physician.

To change the date, you need to go to the “my applications” section and find the completed application for marriage. In it you need to click on the “change registration date and time” button. We select a free date, and after saving the application, a new wedding date appears.

When changing the time, you should keep in mind that it will not be possible to change it back. Therefore, you need to make a replacement after thinking and with your head.

Registration through the State Services website

This is the best option today. The main advantage is that you can fill out all the data at home, in a calm environment, double-checking everything several times. If you register through this site in 2022, you will receive a 30% discount. And the state duty for you will not be 350 rubles, but 245 rubles.

And of course, the most important advantage is that you can choose any date you need at any registry office. No more waiting in line overnight! You can also choose a date not 1 month in advance as before, but 12 months in advance. If you want, you will have a whole year to prepare your wedding.

Let's look at the registration procedure itself. Go to the government services website, enter your username and password. Then go to the categories tab or enter the phrase “marriage registration” in the search. Then follow the instructions below.

At the first stage, click the marriage registration button. The button is located on the left in the Family and Children section. In the photo I have highlighted it in a red frame.

Next you will be taken to a section where you will need to fill out all the information. Here you are reminded that if you register electronically, you will receive a 30 percent discount.

Scroll down and choose the type of service you receive, either through electronic registration or through a personal visit to the registry office. We recommend doing everything electronically. All the advantages of this option are described above.

Next comes the stage where you will be asked to fill out a form. Click on the button to fill out the application form. We will not show you how to fill out this form, since you will have to enter your personal data there, there will be no difficulties in this.

But since you are registered through the site, this data will be entered automatically. A very convenient function, everything is automated.

Also at this stage you are told the conditions for getting married. If you agree with everything, then click the big blue button on the side with the text - Get a service.

After filling out the data, you must send an invitation to the second participant (bride or groom). And he or she must also go to government services under his or her name and fill out a form.

After this, you will be issued an invoice in your personal account in the amount of 245 rubles, you can pay it in any convenient way. Payment options include: Bank card (MasterCard, Visa, Mir), Electronic wallet (Webmoney), Mobile phone (Federal operators).

At the very end you are told how and when you can sign and receive a marriage certificate.

Here we show what steps you need to go through if you want to come in person.

And here is the same calendar that will be available to you when filling out the application. This is the option that many people dream of. Now you can choose any beautiful date, not just a month in advance, but 12 months in advance.

When to come to the registry office and what documents to take

If you did everything correctly, after 5 minutes you will receive an email about the status of your application. If all conditions are met - both spouses are over 18 years old and neither of you is currently married, then you will be informed of your wedding date.

Be sure to save this letter, or better yet, print it out on a printer, this will be your proof in case of any problems.

We strongly recommend calling the registry office or even going to them in person to make sure that your application is being processed, as sometimes glitches occur. Imagine how unpleasant it will be to find out on your wedding day that your details are missing or they are filled out incorrectly.

If everything went well, then on your wedding day, take the following documents with you to the registry office:

• Passports of both spouses;
• Printed coupon from the government services website;
• Just in case, you can take the letter with the application number that was sent to you by email;
• If one of you has already been married, then he needs to take a divorce certificate just in case;
• In addition, we strongly recommend that you print out an electronic receipt for payment of the state fee if you made the payment on the website.

After registering the marriage, you will be given a certificate and stamps will be placed in your passports.

The right not to pay tax on a gift

Gifts are income in intangible form. And a tax of 13% of the cost is paid. This applies to gifts worth more than 4 thousand rubles from legal entities, as well as real estate, transport and securities received as a gift from another person. An exception is made for gifts from close relatives.

If a husband gives his wife, for example, shares from a portfolio that he formed before marriage, he does not have to pay tax. If the boyfriend is a friend, he will have to.

What are the disadvantages

Gifts are considered personal property and are not divided in a divorce.

How to resolve the issue without registering a marriage

Give money.

How long does it take to apply online?

Now the application can be left at least 30 days before marriage registration.

The maximum period can be up to 365 days, which means you can plan your event a year before the wedding. For example, it is now June 1st and I am given a choice of a date for June 1st of next year. Now it will become much easier to plan all special events, order a photographer, and so on.

When submitting an application through government services, the discount will be: 30 percent

clause 4 of Article 333.35 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation

Fee amount when applying for marriage registration through government services: 245 rubles

clause 4 of Article 333.35 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation

The right not to testify against a spouse

No one is obliged to testify under the Constitution of the Russian Federation against himself or his close relatives. But if you refuse to testify against those who are not on this list, you can be punished by the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Article 308 “Refusal of a witness or victim to testify.”

What are the disadvantages

None. The Constitution gives the right not to testify against a spouse, but does not prohibit doing so.

How to resolve the issue without registering a marriage

No way. Unless you are subject to another law that allows you to refuse testimony. For example, a priest cannot be forced to reveal the secret of confession by Federal Law of September 26, 1997 No. 125-FZ “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations.”

Remember the main thing:

1. To fill out an application through government services, both spouses must register on the website.
2. Choose who will pay the fee and pay it. The cost of the duty is 245 rubles instead of 350 rubles. The bride or groom can pay.
3. Choose your own desired date, time, city and registry office where the marriage will be registered.
4. Receive confirmation on the government services website with the date and exact time.
5. Now the second newlywed must go to the site under his name and accept the invitation.
6. If everything is done correctly, wait for the desired date and come to the registry office together. Don't forget your passports.

Be sure to download:

Sample and form of receipt

In the receipt details you are offered the following fields to fill out:

• OKTMO code;
• payer information;
• payer's registration address;
• amount of payment;
• date of payment.

To get acquainted with the receipt form in more detail, you can download it from the registry office department where you will submit the application. You can also print the document and fill it out at home yourself. If you do not know the amount of the payment, then information about how much the state fee costs can be obtained from the employees of the civil registry office or on the government services portal.