If a chic, luxurious wedding with a large number of guests is not your ultimate dream. And if you want to spend the main budget of the holiday on your loved ones, for example, to fly on a honeymoon or buy something useful, then you will probably be interested in how the non-ceremonial registration of marriage takes place, what documents are needed, how much to apply for such a ceremony, what to wear newlyweds and much more.
Required documents
The very procedure for registering a legal marriage without a ceremonial part is not much different from the classical painting with guests. So, let's look at what papers you will need:
- passport of the bride and groom;
- an application that can be filled out by coming to the registry office in person, as well as at the MFC, or online through the convenient “State Services” portal. If you are going to have a wedding with a minor or with a citizen of another country, then you will have to come to the registry office to submit a form. Indeed, in the first case, it is necessary to provide permission from local authorities and from parents or guardians, as well as certificates of valid reasons for registration, for example, that the girl is pregnant. In the second, you will need the foreigner’s documents translated into Russian and certified by a notary, in addition, you need his visa, migration card, residence permit, certificate of marital status, which can be obtained at the embassy or city hall;
- a receipt of paid state duty, which currently amounts to 350 rubles;
Advice. When you submit an application through the State Services website and pay the fee there, you will be given a 30% discount, that is, in the end you will pay 245 rubles. - divorce certificate, if you were previously married.
In Russia, they may refuse to register if you are related to each other, one of you is incompetent or is still married to another person, and also if you are of the same sex.
How to speed up the process?
The basis for expediting the procedure for state registration of marriage is documentary evidence of the circumstances serving as the reason, submitted along with the application for marriage to the registry office, MFC.
It could be:
- a certificate of the bride’s pregnancy, issued by a medical institution;
- child's birth certificate;
- epicrisis of the course of the illness of one of the partners;
- documentary evidence of the need for an urgent business trip (government agencies often accommodate truck drivers, sailors, and oil refining industry employees);
- confirmation of the need to undergo fixed-term or contract military service.
How much time to submit an application and on what days will it be announced?
By law, your application must be considered 30 days from the date of submission, so the ceremony will take place no earlier than in a month. But there are some conditions under which you can be scheduled faster, even on the day of submitting documents, for example:
- if the girl is pregnant, especially in the last months;
- Your couple has already had a child;
- if a guy is drafted into the army;
- one of the lovers is seriously ill or someone is sent on a long business trip.
Advice. On the previously mentioned State Services portal, it is possible to book the date you like six months before the painting.
Non-ceremonial registration most often takes place on weekdays, namely from Tuesday to Thursday. After all, on Mondays most registry offices have a rest, and Friday is reserved for ceremonies.
Additional features and nuances
If a couple submits an application for state registration of marriage through the government services portal or the MFC, then they will not be able to take advantage of the right to quickly enter into a marital union. Thus, the MFC only accepts and issues documents - its employees do not have the ability to make decisions about concluding a union on the day the future spouses apply.
The couple does not have the opportunity to submit a refusal to register their marriage through the government services portal. To do this, they will need to personally contact the registry office and fill out the appropriate application.
If one of the spouses does not come to the registry office on the appointed date, then the union will not be registered.
It is possible not only to reduce the period for consideration of the application, but also to increase it - by a maximum of 1 month. To do this, the couple must inform the registry office staff about the existence of compelling circumstances.
How it goes and how long it lasts
Painting in a non-ceremonial setting will take place in a simple office. This process lasts no longer than fifteen minutes . In this case, they do not make a beautiful speech or read poetry, and the music will not sound either. The employee will ask about your consent to get married, you sign the necessary papers, receive a marriage certificate and you can be free.
You don’t even have to bring rings to the modest procedure ; you can put them on after. But if you have a desire to exchange jewelry within the walls of the registry office, then the employee will definitely meet you halfway.
Most often, a couple comes to a non-ceremonial painting together . Indeed, in many institutions it is unlikely that anyone else will be allowed into the office, even parents or a photographer, not to mention guests, since there is very little space there.
Advice. If you want to take photographs, then tell the registry office staff about this in advance; perhaps you will still be allowed to call one photographer or they will offer you their own, whose services, of course, you will have to pay for.
You don’t need witnesses either , in the modern world this is more of a tradition, because nowadays they don’t even sign anywhere, as they did before. Therefore, with close friends and relatives, you can celebrate your holiday outside the Civil Registration Office, in a restaurant, cafe, at home, and so on.
Simplified, modest registration is carried out exclusively in regional registry offices of the city, but Wedding Palaces are intended only for large weddings.
Cost of non-solemn marriage registration
The cost of registering a marriage primarily consists of paying the state fee. From January 1, 2015, changes were made to the taxation procedure; in this regard, both members of the future family must pay a tax in the amount of 350 rubles .
However, there can only be one payment receipt, so payment must be made jointly; this can be done using a terminal in Sberbank or via the Internet. As for the receipt itself, it has no statute of limitations, and if the spouses were unable to come to the registry office to carry out registration within the appointed time, then they can later use this document to re-submit the application.
If the newlyweds opted for a quiet ceremony without photographs or video recording, then this will be the end of the registration costs.
In some registry offices, employees are adamant and allow filming only by their regular employees. The price for this service varies greatly depending on the region. On average, one photo costs around 300 rubles. The situation is the same with video recording; ordering it at the regional registry office as an additional service will add costs to registration.
Differences between non-ceremonial painting and ceremonial painting
To make a final decision regarding your upcoming holiday, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the differences between one ceremony and another. So:
- non-ceremonial painting is quite affordable , and you will only have to spend money on the state fee. Indeed, in this case there are no classical traditions regarding appearance and other accessories. You do not need money for a chic wedding dress, a bride’s bouquet, a photographer and a cameraman; if you wish, you can even do without wedding rings, since they are not fixed at the legislative level;
- The advantage of a modest wedding will be the speed of the procedure , just a few minutes and you are free;
- non-ceremonial registration can easily be postponed to another day , which will be more difficult to do with a ceremonial one, because there is more demand for it and therefore everything may simply already be occupied;
- in the case of a non-celebratory event , there will be some difficulties with guests , namely who to invite to the registry office and who not, because the number of people is limited, and someone may be offended. Often no one is invited to a regular painting, which is understandable, because those invited will still have to wait in the corridor;
- during a non-ceremonial registration there will be an informal atmosphere , which will certainly appeal to people who do not like increased attention and traditional wedding fuss;
- solemn implies a touching and romantic moment , beautiful speeches from government employees, congratulations, flowers, poems, Mendelssohn's waltz, and in the Palace even a beautiful dance is possible after the painting;
- Your elderly relatives and people of the old school will most likely not appreciate the modest event;
- many acquaintances may begin to discuss behind your back the reasons for the lack of a magnificent wedding;
- interesting traditions, gifts, congratulations from loved ones are absent when choosing a non-ceremonial option, although many still celebrate the holiday with relatives and friends after the painting, sometimes even arrange a beautiful away registration with vows and dancing until the morning.
Answers on questions
We have prepared answers to the most common questions of newlyweds, which will help you properly prepare for your upcoming wedding.
Are witnesses and rings needed?
According to the new laws, only the bride and groom sign the marriage registration act, so it is not necessary to invite witnesses to a non-celebratory wedding.
Wedding rings are just a wedding tradition. In their absence, the couple can also officially get married. You can purchase rings for a wedding according to your personal desire.
Is it possible to invite relatives and friends?
Relatives and friends of the newlyweds are not allowed to attend the non-ceremonial marriage registration, which takes place in a special office. Guests can wait outside the registry office.
Is photography and video shooting allowed?
During the registration of marriage, photography and video shooting are permitted in a non-celebratory setting. In addition to the bride and groom, one photo or videographer can enter the office.
How to celebrate your registration day without a wedding
You can celebrate your wedding day without a big wedding any way you want! Young spouses can spend this day alone or with close friends and relatives.
There are a lot of places to celebrate such an important event in the life of two loving hearts: restaurants, country houses, sports clubs, architectural sites - it all depends on the personal wishes and hobbies of the couple.
Many people refuse a lavish wedding feast, which entails a lot of financial expenses, and use the saved budget to buy a home or go on a luxurious honeymoon anywhere in the world. For example, you can go on a romantic trip to another country on the day of marriage registration and celebrate such an important event in your life there, enjoying a wonderful vacation together.
Is it allowed to invite guests to painting without a celebration?
Many young people are interested in the question: is it possible to invite guests for a simple registration? This point is discussed personally with the registry office employees.
It will not be possible to invite a large number of visitors . It's unfortunate, but these are the rules. The registration office often has limitations in area and number of seats. Usually there are only the groom, the bride, the registry office employee and the photographer.
As a rule, even the presence of parents is not allowed. Also, painting can be done without witnesses. For various reasons, these rules can be considered both a disadvantage and an advantage.
Is it possible to change the registration procedure?
Sometimes it happens that the bride and groom, having submitted an application for a regular painting, change their decision. They want a big, solemn holiday. What to do if the application has already been accepted and the day has been set? In this case, the future spouses can contact the registry office staff with a request to change the ceremony. If by some miracle a free window is found, then it will be possible to pay extra to the state. duty and celebrate a wonderful event with all the breadth of your soul. But, most likely, the young people will be asked to reschedule the date to another day, because there are a lot of people willing, and all actions are planned down to the minute. Therefore, the wait may drag on for another month. In order to avoid getting into such a situation, you still need to clearly define your desires and stick to the decision you make.
From a legal point of view, the ceremonial registration of a marriage is no different from a simple painting in the silence of an office. By law, the bride and groom can choose any format for registering their relationship: either in a luxurious main hall, to the sounds of a march and with a large number of guests, or a modest celebration with their family, or a romantic dinner for two by candlelight.
How long does it take to sign?
If we are talking about ordinary, non-ceremonial registration , then it can take no more than 15 minutes. It depends on the length of the queue. The specified time is spent on stamping passports, signatures of the newlyweds, obtaining a marriage certificate and a modest speech from the registry office employee.
The ceremony takes 30-40 minutes longer. During this time, the newlyweds will be able to sign their names, say their vows, accept congratulations, drink champagne, taste bread and salt, dance their first wedding dance and even pose for a photographer.
Fill out the application
The application form for submission to the registry office is unified at the state level. Its form can be taken directly from the institution where you plan to apply, or downloaded on the Internet. On the State Services website you can fill out the form online.
The application submission date and signatures are placed on the application in person in the presence of a civil registry officer
The application contains the following information:
- identity document (Russian passport);
- citizenship;
- nationality (optional);
- assigned surname.
It is important to check the entered data several times so as not to be denied registration in case of an error.
How to fill out an application for marriage through State Services?
How the rings are served
Rings can be present both at a formal ceremony and at a formal painting. In all cases, registrars ask about their availability.
The usual procedure is usually carried out in the registrar's office. It takes 10-15 minutes: a short speech, signatures, exchange of rings, a kiss - and that’s it. If there are no rings, this moment is simply omitted.
The ceremony lasts approximately half an hour. It is not delayed, since Fridays and Saturdays are scheduled in the registry offices every minute. Before the ceremony, the registrar asks the newlyweds whether they need to take out their wedding rings.
The fact is that by default the rings are placed on a special tray or plate - quite nice. They remain on the receptionist’s desk until the most solemn moment.
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But some modern couples do not want to be satisfied with standard solutions and ask for the rings to be presented in a special way. You can ask that the rings be brought out solemnly, to the Mendelssohn march, and not on a standard tray, but in their own container or on a cushion.
Original solutions are trending now. Antique-style wooden chests, wicker baskets symbolizing nests, transparent boxes with decor, and so on are very popular.
Who puts on a wedding ring first at the registry office?
Let's talk about the ceremony. After the registrar’s flowery speech, the newlyweds say sacramentally “yes” and sign in the registry office book (witnesses sign behind them). That's it, the marriage union is formally concluded!
After this comes the moment of exchanging rings. Don't worry: just listen to the receptionist, he will tell you what to do.
Traditionally, the groom puts on the wedding ring first (of course, not on his own hand, but on the bride’s finger). After this, you can kiss the hand of your newly made wife. This looks impressive both in reality and in the photo, and it also raises the authority of the groom in the eyes of not only the bride, but also her relatives.
Then the newlywed performs a similar manipulation, but, naturally, without a kiss. Please note: wedding gloves sometimes look very elegant and are part of the look, but for this moment it is better to take them off. At least not to drop the ring!
You can do exactly the opposite: let the bride put the ring on the groom first; in our age of emancipation this is fashionable. This moment has no significance for the legality of the marriage or subsequent family life.
If you are afraid of getting confused, ask the registrar to clearly and in detail indicate all the necessary actions in words. The moment of perspective is also important: do not rush and block the wedding photographer’s perspective. Let him take several shots in a row - then choose the best ones.
After the exchange of rings, the registrar gives permission to the groom to kiss the bride. Usually no one refuses, but this moment is also not necessary. The depth and sensuality of this action is determined by the groom: it can be either a light smack or a deep passionate kiss. However, it is still better to maintain decency.
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