Love is around us, sometimes it connects two souls and hearts of people from different parts of the world. But what about formalities and law, if these two people would like to get married? Read on if you are a foreigner and plan a wedding in Poland. Here, I have prepared everything you need to know about marriage in Poland.
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Planner and Coordinator of Wedding - DOROTA NOWAKOWSKA
MARRIAGE IN POLAND - WHAT KIND OF CEREMONY YOU CAN HAVE
If you would like to get married in Poland you must be aware that like in any other country, you need proper documentation. Marriage in Poland can be contracted in two methods as:
- a Civil Ceremony performed at the USC – the Civil Registry Office or outsite the Civil Registry Office.
Important: For a marriage to be recognized by law in Poland, it must be registered at the USC. The USC (registry office) draws up a marriage certificate confirming the validity of the union.
- a Church Ceremony (eg. in a Catholic)
Poland recognizes the marriage ceremony performed according to tradition and religion. Such marriages can be recognized by the registered office in Poland without the need of having a separate civil marriage. This type of marriage in Poland is also known as concordat marriage.
DOCUMENTS NEEDES FOR MARRIAGE IN POLAND
For a couple to get married in Poland, specific documents are needed, such as:
- Documents confirming the identity of the persons intending to get married (Passport). It is mandatory to include a picture.
- A copy of the birth certificate ( a sworn translation into Polish by one of the sworn translators on the list published by the Polish Ministry of Justice ).
- Persons who have previously been married are required to attach documents certifying their current civil status and full capacity to get married.
- A document certifying they are free to marry, issued in their country of origin. This document has to be with a sworn translation into the Polish language (the said document certifies that under the law of his or her country of citizenship, the foreign national is permitted to contract a marriage in Poland. If a foreigner cannot obtain such document, for example, if the country of residence does not issue such type of documents, then the respective person has the right to submit a court permit that relieves him of this obligation.
If you want to get married in catholic church in Poland and you need more information regarding the marriage registration procedure, reach out to my wedding blog here: Ceremony in Church
Hopefully now you feel more confident about marriage in Poland! I can share my advice, I have already went through this process dozens of times with my wedding couples. As a Wedding Planner I very often comprehensively organize weddings for international couples.
If you want to see one of the most beautiful places for a wedding in Krakow in Tuscan style, be sure to see and read the love story of my couple Cassy and Wojtek.
I wish you beautiful wedding.
With Love,
Dorota Nowakowska
Wedding Planner in Poland
