Painting in the registry office is a solemn and exciting event. It is preceded by a number of bureaucratic procedures and preparations for the wedding. People must consciously take this step, carefully weighing all perspectives and checking their feelings. A rational approach will avoid many mistakes and reduce the likelihood of a subsequent break in the relationship. Signing at the registry office means accepting responsibility for the life and well-being of another person. At this point, you need to learn to be responsible for your own actions, it is advisable to acquire a profession.
What is marriage and who can enter into it?
According to Russian law, marriage is considered a voluntary union between a man and a woman who have crossed the threshold of adulthood. A marriage will be recognized as valid if it has been officially documented by the civil registry office (civil registry office).
An officially registered marriage with a stamp in the passport has civil status, any other status is simple cohabitation
To purchase it you need:
- be an adult, reach the age of 16 in exceptional cases (for some regions the age threshold has been lowered to 14 years);
- voluntary consent of the two parties;
- apply.
A stamp in the passport can be placed only if the future spouses do not have another marriage registered at the time of filing the application. In addition, marriage is considered unacceptable for close relatives or incapacitated citizens.
How to get married?
Registration of marriage without a solemn ceremony: features and differences from solemn registration
Marriage is an important and exciting moment in life for every person. But some people want to celebrate it on a grand scale, while others just need to come and sign at the registry office and live happily ever after. Today, many couples refuse lavish celebrations with limousines, suits, bouquets, boutonnieres and banquets. A private wedding is much less expensive and takes place with a minimum number of guests.
Photo in the registry office
Submitting an application
Once upon a time, the line at the registry office was occupied from 3 a.m. and earlier. Unhappy couples of brides and grooms spent the night in front of the doors of the wedding palace in order to choose a beautiful time for the ceremony on the desired day. Now the procedure has become much easier and more enjoyable. The state has made sure that citizens can contact the right authority in 3 ways :
- in person;
- through the one-window service "MFC";
- through the State Services portal.
Citizens of the Russian Federation can apply for marriage registration at any registry office in the country without restrictions.
If your application is refused, ask for the refusal to be in writing indicating the reason, it will be easy to appeal
If one of the future newlyweds does not have a Russian passport, it is necessary to clarify in advance the possibility of registering the marriage at the chosen institution.
How to submit an application to the registry office?
Previously, it was only possible to submit an application for a specific date and time exactly 30 days before the appointed date. Currently, you can make a reservation remotely up to a year before the event. Civil registry offices can register a couple on the same day in certain cases:
- in the last months of pregnancy;
- with a newborn baby in her arms;
- in case of serious illness;
- for an upcoming long business trip;
- when leaving for military service.
Once a date and time have been booked, they can only be rescheduled if there is a compelling reason, which will be documented.
What type of registration should I choose?
There is a noticeable difference between the solemn registration of a marriage and a simple painting. In the first case, the main wedding hall is opened for the event, and all the ceremony required in this case is observed. The action is accompanied by music, and you can invite professional musicians who will masterfully play the wedding march. Good wishes and solemn words appropriate to the occasion are heard.
Regular marriage registration takes place in the office of a registry office employee. The couple signs in the accounting book and receives a Marriage Registration Certificate. The differences between the two ceremonies are quite significant.
- If there are time constraints, it is better to prefer simple painting. If there is no queue, it takes no more than a quarter of an hour. Whereas a grand entrance can last from forty minutes or more, and even longer with a photo shoot.
- In order to sign, you do not need to order the groom's formal suit and wedding dress. You can come to the office in comfortable casual clothes, or prefer one of the elegant dresses available in the wardrobe. There is no dress code in this case; it all depends on the personal preferences of the couple.
- For the ceremony, it is necessary to gather guests and witnesses, decorate the hall with flowers and other accessories, wear beautiful, appropriate outfits for the occasion (this does not necessarily have to be a white dress and a black three-piece suit, but the clothes must emphasize the status of the newlyweds), otherwise the bride and groom will in a solemn setting will look at least ridiculous. Usually cars for the whole company are rented or collected by relatives and decorated. After the ceremony, there is usually a ride around the city or region and an obligatory feast in a restaurant or at home.
- A state fee is charged for registering a marriage. And the ceremonial ceremony costs twice as much as a regular painting. In addition, it takes place only on Fridays and Saturdays, which is not always convenient.
- You can sign in the office on any day of the week, except for the official holidays of the registry office, and at any time during the working day.
- At the ceremonial registration, there is a traditional exchange of rings, with congratulations from those present, and the first kiss. The entire action is usually filmed by a photographer or cameraman. If the newlyweds have not agreed with their specialist, the registry office employees provide the services of a full-time photographer.
- You can come to the painting privately, together, without the accompaniment of relatives or friends. The whole procedure is simple and straightforward. In the employee’s office, the newlyweds sign in the marriage registration book and receive documents confirming their marriage with ready-made stamps. The employee may say a few solemn words and offer to exchange rings if they brought them with them.
- At a simple registration, the relatives present can congratulate the couple on the street or in the corridor, after which further actions depend on the desires and capabilities of the young people.
In general, regular registration takes a minimum of time, does not require separate days off for wedding celebrations, and lengthy preparation for the procedure. Everything can be done within one day, the main thing is to make a decision.
Mandatory documents
You will need to collect a package of documents for any method of filing an application. If the reservation is made through the State Services portal, you will need to upload scanned copies of documents, or personally bring the originals to the registry office:
- a completed application in the Civil Registry Office form. It must contain the details of the bride and groom: passport, whether the surname will be changed;
- passports;
- certificates of divorce from previous marriages, if any;
- death certificates of spouses from previous marriages, if they are network;
- parental consent certified by a notary, if you are under 18 years of age;
- Confirmed payment of state duty in the form of a receipt or check.
Photographer for registration at the registry office
At a wedding ceremony, the need for the presence of a professional photographer is not discussed. However, some people getting married in a non-celebratory setting doubt that the services of this specialist are mandatory. Therefore, you need to understand that in a few years the details of this happy moment will be erased from memory , and beautiful professional photographs will remind you of an unforgettable day.
A professional photographer will take high-quality photographs and, if desired, a wedding photo album. He always has a lot of ideas for photos in the registry office and when leaving it. In addition, you won’t have to ask someone you know to take photos of you, calling into question the quality of the resulting photos, and thereby your shared memories.
Photo idea in the registry office
The price of marriage
To register a marriage, you will need to pay a state fee to the state treasury. For all regions of Russia it is 350 rubles, but through State Services you can get a significant discount and pay only 245 rubles. Only one of the pair of lovers must pay the state fee.
State duty for marriage
Nuances of an official wedding
The first step is submitting an application
In addition to the issue of registration, potential newlyweds are also concerned about other nuances of an official wedding. For the benefit of the readers of our resource, let’s look at all the intricacies of registering a marriage on the territory of the Russian Federation in the “Answer – Question” format. Well, let's get down to analyzing the features of an official wedding.
In what order are solemn and non- solemn marriage registration ceremonies carried out?
It all depends on the rules established in the registry office where the application was submitted. In some organizations, solemn and non-ceremonial wedding ceremonies are held without division, while in others there are divisions by day, for example, celebrations are organized on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays, and “quiet” marriage registrations are organized on other working days. The exact procedure for marriages regarding this issue should be found out in the registry office department where you applied.
What constitutes a marriage where at least one citizen is a minor?
The marriage process is exactly the same as with adults, but with some features. So, in order to register a marriage with the participation of a minor, you must:
- firstly, that this person must be at least 16 years old (with the exception of the bride’s pregnancy - in such a situation, even 14-year-old citizens are allowed to register marriages);
- and secondly, obtain written permission to conduct the marriage procedure from official representatives of the minor and the guardianship and trusteeship authorities at the place of residence (these papers are provided to the registry office when submitting the application).
Otherwise, marriage with a minor citizen has no nuances.
Is it possible to legally reduce the wait to get married after filing documents?
Marriage is an obligation both to each other and to the state
Yes, it's possible. The main thing for such a reduction in terms is the presence of good reasons for early marriage. Most often, a reduction in terms occurs due to the bride's advanced pregnancy.
If this circumstance exists, the registry office undertakes, upon application of the young couple and the submission of such a certificate from the hospital confirming the fact of pregnancy, to “sign up” citizens at least the next day after submitting the application.
Also, if the condition of the pregnant bride sharply deteriorates and she is transported to the hospital on the day of the wedding, the registry office employee concluding the marriage can conduct it outside the walls of the government agency, and in the hospital, again, at the request of the young couple.
When is it not possible to officially register a marriage?
It is impossible to register a marriage in the Civil Registry Office of the Russian Federation if:
- persons wishing to get married - close relatives, one of them is married, adoptive parents and adopted children, one of them is declared incompetent due to a mental disorder;
- persons wishing to get married did not provide the required documentation to the registry office employees;
- persons wishing to get married, or at least one of them cannot get married due to age (marriages can be registered from the age of 18, except for the circumstances described earlier).
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?
Reduced waiting time
When filing is carried out at the registry office, most often, you will be offered a date a month later or later, at your choice. What to do if you need to sign quickly and in almost one day?
The grounds for accelerating the marriage process may be:
- pregnancy;
- birth of a child;
- threat to the life of one of the spouses.
To confirm the presence of one of the items, you must present a certificate from the relevant authority with all seals, signatures and transcripts. Please carefully check that the documents are prepared in accordance with legal requirements. There are often cases when a couple loses precious time to re-register due to the incorrectness of the initial certificates.
Usually, the review of the reduction in waiting period takes place quickly and comes down to a week. In very rare cases, you can sign on the day of application. Most likely, it will be a sparsely populated area with a small number of people wishing to get married. In big cities, unfortunately, there are no guarantees. It all depends on the case. If you are lucky and there is a free “window”, then it means that fate itself favors you.
Online Application Procedure
On the State Services website, to submit an application, you need to go to the “Service Catalog” tab, select the “Family and Children” direction there, and then follow the “Marriage Registration” link. The procedure can be completed online if both the bride and groom have verified accounts.
According to the classic scenario, the groom starts filling out the invitation first, and then the invitation is sent to the bride’s page, who must complete the form.
The procedure for filling out an application to the registry office through State Services
Photo session and video shooting
Throughout the ceremony and before it begins, a photographer and videographer capture the most memorable moments. After the painting, the newlyweds become participants in a photo shoot, while the operator continues to film in order to ultimately create a slide show or wedding video as a keepsake of the special day.
Some registry offices have specially equipped rooms for photo sessions. Couples can use this service for an additional fee.
Then the newlyweds and guests take photographs outside the registry office building. The shooting format depends on the preferences of the heroes of the occasion. It is recommended to think in advance about the route of the walk and the places where the shots will be taken. If during the cold season the marriage registration is planned for the afternoon, it is better to organize photography of an autumn or winter wedding before the ceremony, while it is light outside.
There are many options for organizing a photo shoot. Thematic shoots are popular, for which a professional photographer will select the necessary surroundings.
