Is it possible at the registry office? Non-solemn registration of marriage: nuances of implementation

Sometimes circumstances arise in which newlyweds cannot carry out the wedding procedure in their city. Such situations may arise if you have moved to live, study or work to a new place of residence. Remember that the law Russian Federation allows you to register your marriage in any registry office in our country. Even if you do not have a residence permit, this will not be an obstacle in such an important and responsible matter.

Decide on the registry office where you want to carry out the procedure, then call there and specify the details for paying the state fee. Then you will need to pay the state fee at any branch of Sberbank. The procedure is very simple, the bank will definitely help you if something doesn’t work out for you. You can also use online banking services and do everything without leaving your home.

Prepare all the documents that we indicated at the beginning of the article. After this, you can safely go to the registry office. Say that you want to register your marriage and give the employee your passports, application and other documents.

In 2019, you can apply for marriage registration at any registry office in another city. Future spouses must submit joint statement according to form No. 7 30 days before the wedding, and also pay a state fee of 350 rubles.

Print out the registration application at home and fill out all the points indicated in it. This action will help you save time and eliminate unnecessary hassle at the registry office.

You can tell us the date you would like to choose for the wedding. Just remember that it must be at least 1 month away. This is the minimum period that you will need to wait before you are registered. After all approvals and checks, you will be assigned a time and date for the wedding. Remember also that marriage can be concluded on any working day, but the solemn procedure is usually performed on Friday and Saturday. It is better to check this information with a registry office employee.

After all these tests, all you have to do is sign on the appointed day. After some time, you will receive a marriage certificate.

Documentation

To obtain a marriage certificate, follow these simple tips.
You will need:

• passports and photocopies of future spouses;
• application for marriage registration;
• marriage license (for minors);
• certificate of divorce (for those who were already married).

See how to fill out all the fields correctly to avoid mistakes.

How to register a marriage not at the place of registration or, in general, without it, site visitors ask us. Some also have conflicts with registry office workers. This happens especially often in Moscow registry offices. There are cases when they require temporary registration. Sometimes they say that marriage can only be concluded at the place of registration of one of the spouses.

These are, of course, completely illegal demands. If the registry office does something like this, be sure to ask for a written refusal. If the refusal in writing they don’t give it to you, go straight to court. Remember that the rules established by the Family Code apply throughout the country. There can be no exceptions for Moscow or St. Petersburg.

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Questions and answers

Olga
We registered our marriage in Saratov a few months ago. Then my husband was transferred to Kazan for work and had to move. During the move, they apparently lost the marriage certificate. And at my work in the HR department they ask him. Tell me, is it possible to somehow get it from Saratov?

Answer
You can send a written request to the registry office where your marriage was registered with a request to make you a duplicate of the certificate. Be sure to include your details and your husband’s details. Indicate the address and city where the certificate will need to be sent. After some time, you will be able to receive documents at the Kazan registry office.

Tatiana
My husband and I are both registered in St. Petersburg. Can we get married in another city, for example, in Moscow?

Answer
Yes, you can get married in any registry office throughout Russia.

1 question:

The state fee for registering a marriage must be paid by both future spouses and who should be indicated on the receipt in the “payer” column? Are the payment details for paying state fees the same for all departments of the registry office and wedding palaces in Moscow?
Answer:
The state fee for registering a marriage is 350 rubles, and any of the persons entering into marriage can pay it. On the receipt, in the “payer” column, the person who paid the state fee is indicated.
Payment details for payment state duty for state registration of acts civil status carried out by the Moscow Civil Registry Office authorities are the same for all Moscow Civil Registry Office authorities (registry office departments and wedding palaces).

2. Question:
What documents does a foreign citizen need to apply for marriage with a Russian citizen?
Answer:
When submitting an application for marriage, a foreign citizen must submit:
2) a document on the termination of a previous marriage, if he was previously married;
3) certificate of marital status issued by the competent authority of the foreign state of which he is a citizen. Please note that documents provided by a foreign citizen must be legalized, unless otherwise established by an international treaty of the Russian Federation, and translated into Russian by a Russian notary.
More detailed information about documents for a specific country you can get:
for citizens of CIS countries - in any wedding palace or civil registry office in Moscow, except for the Zamoskvoretsky and Lublin civil registry offices;
for citizens of the Baltic countries and foreign countries - in the wedding palace No. 4 and in the Shipilovsky registry office.

2.1. What documents are required for a citizen of Ukraine to register a marriage in Russia?

When submitting an application for marriage, a citizen of Ukraine must provide:

1) identification document (passport, foreign passport);
2) a document on the termination of a previous marriage, if previously married;
3) a certificate of marital status (according to available information, certification of the applicant’s signature on a document on marital status for citizens of Ukraine is carried out by notaries of Ukraine and authorized consular officials on Russian territory).

Please note that documents issued by the competent authorities of Ukraine must be translated into Russian. The accuracy of the translation must be certified by a Russian notary.
More detailed information can be obtained from any wedding palace or registry office department of the Moscow Civil Registry Office, except for the Zamoskvoretsky and Lublin registry offices and the archives and information department.

3. Question:
I am a citizen of Russia, my wife is a citizen of Belarus. We registered the marriage on the territory of a third foreign country and have a marriage certificate issued by the competent authorities of that country. What is needed to recognize this marriage in Russia?
Answer:
A marriage between citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens, concluded outside the Russian Federation in compliance with the legislation of the state in whose territory it was concluded, is recognized as valid in the Russian Federation, if there are no provisions provided for in Article 14 Family Code circumstances preventing marriage. Re-registration of a marriage previously registered with the competent authorities of a foreign state is not provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Regarding the legalization of your marriage certificate, you should contact the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1st Neopalimovsky Lane, 12).

4. Question:
How to obtain a certificate of marital status to register a marriage abroad?
Answer:
In accordance with paragraph 3.1 of Article 9 of the Federal Law of November 15, 1997 143-FZ “On Acts of Civil Status,” an unmarried person, at his request, may be issued a document confirming the absence of the fact state registration marriage of the applicant. The certificate is issued by the civil registry office at the applicant’s place of residence. The place of residence is determined by an identity document or other document confirming the place of residence. In Moscow, such a certificate is issued.
When contacting the archives and information department, you must submit:
- passport and its usual photocopy;
- certificates (certificates) of marriage and termination (if previously married). Presentation of documents is not required if civil status acts were registered by the Moscow Civil Registry Office after 01/01/1990.
A state fee of 200 rubles is charged for issuing a certificate. The certificate is issued on the day of application.

5. Question:
The son registered his marriage with a citizen of a foreign state on the territory of a foreign state. They didn’t put a stamp in his passport. How can this marriage be formalized at the place of residence in Moscow?
Answer:
In accordance with Article 158 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, marriages concluded outside the Russian Federation in compliance with the legislation of the foreign state in whose territory the marriage is registered are recognized on the territory of Russia. To put a mark on the marriage, the son must contact the territorial body of the Federal migration service at the place of residence, presenting a marriage certificate and its notarized translation into Russian. The certificate must be legalized, unless otherwise provided by an international treaty of the Russian Federation.

6. Question:
When I get married, I want to change not only my last name, but also my first name in my passport. Is it better to simultaneously submit an application to change your first and last names after marriage, or first change your first name and then your last name a couple of months before the wedding? The marriage will be registered in Moscow.
Answer:
IN in this case You can leave your premarital surname when getting married, and then contact the civil registry office at the place of state registration of birth or place of residence to submit an application for a name change, within which you can simultaneously change both your surname and your first name. If you are registered at your place of residence in Moscow, you can apply to change your name at any Moscow civil registry office, except Zamoskvoretsky. You can read in more detail about the service for state registration of name changes, the timing of its provision and the documents required for filing an application on our website in the “Services” section. Registration of name change."

7. Question:
Is it possible to get married without witnesses now? Do witnesses sign when registering?
Answer:
Witnesses are not required to register a marriage. They don’t put their signatures anywhere.

8. Question:
Is it possible to find out exact time marriage? We'll sign next Saturday.
Answer:
For information about exact date arrival to register a marriage, you should contact the registry office at the place where the application for marriage was submitted, having your passport with you.

9. Question:
I am a citizen of Russia, and my future husband– citizen of a foreign state. At the moment I am temporarily in this state. Can we register a marriage in Moscow? And is it possible for us to reduce the waiting time from the moment we submit our application, since we plan to spend only two weeks in Moscow?
Answer:
You have the right to register your marriage in Moscow. You can find the list of documents required for your future spouse to submit an application in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section. At the same time, we inform you that the law establishes for marriage registration month period. Upon your joint application and if available good reasons The civil registry office at the place of marriage registration may allow marriage to be concluded before the expiration of a month. Extenuating circumstances must be documented.

10. Question:
Do we need to wait a month if we just want to get married, without a ceremony?
Answer:
State registration of marriage is carried out after a month from the date of filing a joint application for marriage, regardless of whether you plan to register the marriage in a solemn setting or in a non-solemn one.

11. Question:
Is it possible to apply for a marriage in absentia? Do we live permanently in China? For example, through parents.
Answer:
Submission of an application for marriage and registration of marriage by power of attorney is not allowed. An application for marriage is submitted to the registry office in person by the future spouses or one of them. In the latter case, the expression of the will of the second spouse is drawn up in a separate application, and his signature on the application is certified by a notary or Russian consul in the host country. Please note that regarding marriage registration, you can also contact the Russian consular office in China.

12. Question:
We want to get married, but my girlfriend is now 17 years old, and at the time of the proposed wedding she will already be 18. Can we apply and do we need any additional documents?
Answer:
Yes, you can apply for marriage, however, when applying, your fiancée must present a marriage license issued by the authorities local government at her place of residence.

13. Question:
Where can you marry a foreign citizen from the far abroad (not the CIS) in Moscow?
Answer:
Registration of marriage with foreign citizens who are not citizens of the CIS in Moscow is carried out by the Wedding Palace No. 4 and the Shipilovsky Civil Registry Office department.

14. Question:
Where can you marry a CIS citizen in Moscow?
Answer:
Registration of marriage with CIS citizens is carried out by any civil registry office department or wedding palace in Moscow (with the exception of the Zamoskvoretsky and Lublin civil registry office departments). You can find the addresses, opening hours and interiors of our institutions on the website of the Moscow Civil Registry Office (zags..

15. Question:
Is it possible to register a marriage at home in Moscow?
Answer:
Marriage registration at home, according to the law, is carried out only by medical indications, confirmed by documents from a medical organization.

16. Question:
In which department of the Moscow Civil Registry Office can you register a marriage on Sunday?
Answer:
You can familiarize yourself with the operating hours of the Moscow Civil Registry Office in the “Registration Office Bodies” section of our website.

17. Question:
How long before you can apply for marriage?
Answer:
An application for marriage must be submitted no later than one month before the wedding day.

18. Question:
How quickly can you register a marriage if the bride is pregnant?
Answer:
To reduce the one-month period established by law for registering a marriage, you and your future spouse need to personally contact the head of the civil registry office together with a corresponding application. At the same time, you must submit a document confirming the circumstances of your request.

19. Question:
Do Russian citizens or foreign citizens require temporary registration in Moscow to register a marriage in Moscow?
Answer:
To register a marriage in the city of Moscow, registration at the place of stay in the city of Moscow is not required.

20. Question:
Do Russian citizens need to register a marriage in Russia if the marriage has already been registered on the territory of a foreign state?
Answer:
Re-registration of civil status acts, including marriages, previously registered with the competent authorities of a foreign state is not provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
A marriage between citizens of the Russian Federation, concluded outside the Russian Federation in compliance with the legislation of the state in whose territory it was concluded, is recognized as valid in the Russian Federation if there are no circumstances provided for in Article 14 of the Family Code that prevent the marriage (Clause 1 of Article 158 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation ).
A marriage certificate issued by a competent authority of a foreign state to certify the registration of a marriage according to the laws of that state is recognized as valid if it is legalized, unless otherwise established by international treaties of the Russian Federation.

21. Question:
If you got married in Spain and are registered in Moscow, is it possible to stamp your passports at the Moscow Civil Registry Office?
Answer:
To obtain a stamp, you need to contact the branch of the Federal Migration Service at your place of residence. The Moscow Civil Registry Office stamps passports only if the marriage is registered by the relevant Civil Registry Office, and only on the day the marriage is registered.

22. Question:
Is it possible to change the surname indicated in the marriage application on the day of marriage registration?
Answer:
Yes you can. On the day of marriage registration, you must inform the civil registry office employee of your desire to change your last name when completing the documents.

23. Question:
When getting married, I would like to change my last name to a double one, that is, add the last name of my future spouse to my last name, and he will accordingly remain with his last name.
Answer:
When registering a marriage, you can take a double surname only together with your future spouse, formed by adding your surname to the surname of your spouse.
If you want to bear a double surname alone, then you must contact the civil registry office at your place of residence or the place where your birth was registered regarding a name change.

24. Question:
Can I take a completely different surname when getting married, and not the surname of my future spouse?
Answer:
No you can not. During the state registration of marriage for spouses, the common surname of the spouses or the premarital surname of each spouse is recorded in the entry on the marriage act at the choice of the spouses. The surname of one of the spouses may be recorded as the common surname of the spouses.

25. Question:
Is it possible for only one bride to apply for marriage if the groom is on a business trip and cannot go to the registry office on the day of filing the application?
Answer:
Yes you can. If one of the persons wishing to get married is unable to appear at the registry office to submit a joint application, their expression of will can be formalized in separate applications. The signature of a person who is unable to appear at the registry office for such an application must be notarized. When submitting the application, the bride must submit a notarized statement from the groom.

26. Question:
Can we register a marriage in Moscow if my fiancee and I are both citizens of Russia and are not registered in Moscow?
Answer:
Yes you can. Citizens of the Russian Federation have the right to register their marriage in any civil registry office of the Russian Federation.

27. Question: The marriage was entered into and dissolved in Switzerland by the competent Swiss authorities. They confiscate the marriage certificate when filing for divorce. After trial each spouse is given a copy of the process itself and the words of the judge, where he announces the divorce. Thus, there is no document belonging to a specific person.
Do I need to get some other document or have the papers I have certified at the Russian Consulate in Geneva? Answer:

In accordance with Article 13 of the Federal Law of November 15, 1997 No. 143-FZ “On Acts of Civil Status”, documents issued by the competent authorities of foreign states to certify acts of civil status committed outside the territory of the Russian Federation according to the laws of the relevant foreign states in relation to citizens of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens and stateless persons are recognized as valid in the Russian Federation if they are legalized, unless otherwise established by an international treaty of the Russian Federation.
The Russian Federation and Switzerland are parties to the Hague Convention abolishing the requirement of legalization of foreign official documents(The Hague, 05.10.1961).
In this regard, in order for documents on the conclusion and dissolution of your marriage to be recognized on the territory of the Russian Federation, they must be apostilled by the competent authority of Switzerland. We recommend that you have the translation of documents into Russian certified by a Russian notary. Otherwise, the apostille is also affixed to the notary’s signature.
To request personal documents drawn up by the competent authorities of foreign states from the territory of these states, you must contact the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the address: 119121, Moscow, 1st Neopalimovsky lane, 12.

28. Question: Is it necessary to translate seals on documents if the document itself is in Russian and the seal is in a foreign language? Our certificate of marital status was issued in Belarus in Russian, and the official seal is in Belarusian language. Answer:

According to paragraph 5 of Article 6 and paragraph 1 of Article 7 of the Federal Law of November 15, 1997 No. 143-FZ “On Acts of Civil Status,” office work in the civil registration authorities is conducted in the state language of the Russian Federation - Russian, and documents of foreign citizens and persons without citizenships issued by the competent authorities of foreign states and presented for state registration of acts of civil status must be legalized, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of the Russian Federation, and translated into the state language of the Russian Federation (Russian). The accuracy of the translation must be notarized.
In accordance with these norms, both the entire document and part of the document (seals, stamps) drawn up in a foreign language are subject to translation into Russian with notarization.

How are you successful man, you want to do everything the best way. If you are starting to prepare for a wedding, then you already know that in Russia marriage registration can be carried out only after a month has passed after submitting the application. But as you know, there are exceptions to every rule. If you have a serious circumstance in which it is not possible to wait a month, your marriage can be registered on the same day.

You must have with you:

• Passports of future spouses and copies;
• Application for registration form No. 7;
• Receipt for payment of state duty. Now you need to pay 350 rubles, and any of the newlyweds can do this;
• If one of the newlyweds was already married, he needs to bring a certificate of divorce;
• If you are applying in another city, then you may be asked for a temporary residence permit;

Situations often occur when a couple decides to register their relationship officially if the girl is pregnant. In this situation, every day counts, especially if the deadline is already long. Family law provided for such situations and established certain privileges. If this situation applies to you, you can register your marriage even on the day you submit your application.

Reasons for expedited registration

Our laws establish a number of reasons when the marriage procedure takes place in an expedited manner. These include:

• Pregnancy of the future spouse;
• The birth of a common child between spouses;
• Threat to life for one of the spouses (works in hazardous work);
• A long and serious illness, for example the last stage of cancer.
• There is a possibility that they will be sent on a long business trip (maybe even to another country)
• Other circumstances (at the discretion of the registry office employees).

Do not forget that you must show the registry office employees documents that will confirm your reason. The best time to do this is at the time of application.

The following documents can be submitted:

• Child's birth certificate;
• A document confirming the bride's pregnancy;
• A certificate from the hospital confirming the danger to life or health.

In 2019, you can quickly register a marriage. If the bride is pregnant and at least 12 weeks pregnant, they will get married on the same day. If one of the newlyweds is seriously ill, the period will be from 1 to 5 days. Don't forget to pay the state fee of 350 rubles. They will also quickly complete the paperwork if you have common children.

There may be other circumstances that require an urgent marriage. These may include:

1. Departure of one of the spouses to another country, when it is impossible to postpone the issue until return. In such a situation, it will be necessary to show copies of tickets confirming travel abroad. It is better to have the tickets certified by a notary.
2. Transfer to a new duty station of your future spouse. It could also be sending on a business trip to another unit or district. Documents confirming the transfer can be required from the authorities of the unit where he is serving.
3. Departure of the groom for passage conscript service in the army. In this situation, it is necessary to provide a summons from the military registration and enlistment office.

Do not forget to check with the registry office employee which documents are required in your situation. This will help avoid problems.

How to quickly register a marriage during pregnancy

As we wrote above, if the bride is pregnant and the pregnancy is more than 3 months, then the registry office employees have the right to marry you on the day you submit your application. If everything is already planned for today, then the wedding will be postponed to the next day. Therefore, you should not go with documents on Saturday; it is better to wait until Monday or Tuesday.

But remember that in addition to your passport and receipt of payment of the state fee, you must take with you a certificate from antenatal clinic or from a doctor at the hospital where the ultrasound result will be recorded.

As you can see, the mother's name should be written on top, this is a mandatory condition. Just below, the doctor must indicate age, date of birth and the name of the hospital where the examination was carried out. Then comes the “conclusion and recommendations” item - here it is indicated what condition the fetus is in and what stage of pregnancy it is. At the very bottom there is a date, signature and seal.

Eat important condition: This certificate is valid for 2 weeks, so do not delay in submitting documents. Remember that if the bride is pregnant, marriageable age may be reduced from 18 to 14 years. To do this, you will need to obtain a marriage license from the city administration.

Application for marriage registration and sample

Article 24 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation states that you must draw up a joint application, Form No. 7, and take it to the registry office employees. If all fields are filled out correctly, then they will accept it and tell you the wedding date.

But since in our situation one of the spouses may be seriously ill or may be in another country, it means that it is not always possible to come together. In this case, he can fill out a separate application and have it certified by a notary. And if he is in the hospital and cannot walk, then you can call a notary to sign all the documents. After this, the certified statement is handed over to the second spouse and he takes it along with his own.

We have also prepared a sample form to make it easier for you.

Marriage procedure

Remember that your desire alone will not be enough for accelerated registration. If you are unable or do not want to submit documents, the marriage procedure will follow the general rules.

Do not forget that the registry office is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Both spouses must be present at the marriage registration. However, there are exceptions to this rule. If a girl begins to give birth or her husband is on a business trip, then a notarized permission can be provided. IN similar situation A marriage can be registered in the presence of one spouse.

Otherwise, the entire procedure does not differ from the standard one. You must present your passports to the registry office employee, provide documents confirming payment of the state fee and submit an application. Registration can be carried out in a solemn atmosphere if it is Saturday. On the remaining days, the procedure will take place as usual.

How to quickly register a marriage with a foreigner

If the wedding takes place in Russia, then the spouses must comply with the requirements of our legislation. And if a foreigner wants the marriage to be recognized in his country, then he must also comply with the requirements that are established in his homeland. To speed up the procedure, you need to prepare all documents in advance and have them translated by a notary. You also need to call Wedding Palace No. 1, which is located in Moscow, and ask them when they have available dates. Perhaps they will have the opportunity to marry you early.

In addition, you can have a wedding in any country where there is a Russian consulate or embassy. Just don’t forget to pay the embassy fee in advance. this moment it is 30 dollars.

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Questions and answers

Elena
We want to officially marry a young man. I am pregnant and I have a doctor's certificate. What do I need to do to speed up the procedure?

Answer
Along with your application, bring a certificate of pregnancy to the registry office. You will be registered on the same or the next day.

Tatiana
How can you quickly register a marriage with a foreigner? He is an American citizen, I am from Russia. He will be able to fly for a maximum of 1-2 days.

Answer
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, e.g. serious illness- There is no way to speed up the procedure.

Oleg
Are there any registry offices or special places in Moscow where you can get married faster? I'm even willing to pay a lot of money.

Answer
There are no special places for such a procedure. All registry offices throughout the country have a uniform waiting period. It is 30 days.

Marriage registration - important step in the life of a young couple. But often, when everything seems to have been decided, future spouses have a lot of questions. Most often, problems are associated with the lack of registration of one of the newlyweds, as well as the desire to register the relationship as quickly as possible in the event of the bride’s pregnancy.

How to apply for marriage registration

Before solving the problem of lack of registration in your passport, you should understand what is needed to get married. The list of required documents includes:

1. Receipt for payment of state duty. Payment details can be obtained from the registry office, and payment can be made at the nearest bank.
2. Passports of the bride and groom. They must be valid at the time of application.
3. If one of the future spouses was previously married, a divorce certificate will also be required.

Having collected a package of documents, you need to fill out an application and submit it to the registry office employee. Please note that an application for marriage registration can be submitted two months before the ceremony. Minimum term which must pass from the day of visiting the registry office to the wedding day is a month.

Marriage without registration in the passport

Many people have problems with registration. Some registry offices refuse to register a marriage if the bride or groom does not have a residence permit in their passport. Is such an action legal?

To avoid getting caught unpleasant situation, it is important to know what the requirement is mandatory It is illegal to have a residence permit to register a marriage. The legislation of the Russian Federation provides citizens with the opportunity to register a marriage in any registry office in the country.

Moreover, when filling out an application, there should not be a question about whether registration is needed to get married. On the form, future spouses are required to indicate their place of residence, not registration. The law regulating civil registration clearly states in which cases marriage registration may be refused. And there is not a word about registration.

If young people are denied marriage registration due to lack of registration, they can safely sue the registry office employees. In this case, you can demand compensation for moral damages for a ruined holiday.

Of course, it is best to ask the selected registry office in advance whether registration is required for marriage. This will save time by reminding department staff about possible litigation.

Marriage registration during pregnancy: timing and nuances of the procedure

According to the law, if the bride is pregnant, the period from the moment of filing the application to the wedding day can be less than one month. It is important to understand that in this case, documentary evidence of future motherhood will be required.

So, what documents are needed to register a marriage during pregnancy? In addition to those listed above and required in any case, the application should be accompanied by medical certificate, which confirms that future wife pregnant. Such a document can be issued by a hospital or a gynecologist.

If you have a certificate, you will not have to wait the required month. The law allows the time before marriage to be reduced to one day. In addition to reducing the time for thinking, pregnancy also lowers the age limit for marriage. Traditionally, you can get married at the age of 18. But in case of pregnancy - from the age of 14, if the parents or guardians of the newlyweds gave consent to the marriage. Specific conditions under which marriage may be permitted before reaching the age of 16 are established by the laws of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

If you are planning to legalize your relationship, you may need a prenuptial agreement. To organize an unforgettable ceremony, sign a contract for the provision of wedding services with a specialized company.

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Today, an increasing number of young couples prefer civil marriage. Therefore, the desire to formalize your marriage is very commendable. This speaks of serious attitude couples to issues of family and marriage. Different states have different laws governing such registration. Today we will look at the laws governing marriage registration throughout the Russian Federation.

How to register a marriage on the territory of the Russian Federation? According to Article 11 of the Civil Code, applications for marriage can only be accepted in the personal presence of everyone who is going to get married. In addition, there is a mandatory period of one month during which you can think about your decision and, if necessary, withdraw your application. This probation is prerequisite for those planning to get married. And only under exceptional circumstances is it possible to speed up the process of accepting applications and registering a marriage.

It is possible to register a marriage in Russia only at the registration authorities or the registry office. Any other method of registration is not legal and has no legal force. It turns out that if the newlyweds decide to get married in a church, without registering an application with the registry office, their marriage will not be valid.

The question may also arise: where to register a marriage if one of the applicants is a foreigner? In this case, the marriage takes place not in the local registry office, but in the regional, or central city, if you live in the regional center. Both foreign citizens and citizens of the Russian Federation must provide a set of documents that will make registration possible:

• passport. In the case of a foreign citizen, the passport must contain a note about legal residence in Russia.
• Application for marriage registration.
• If one or both applicants were previously married, it is necessary to submit documents confirming that the previous marriage was dissolved.
• Foreign citizens must submit documents confirming that they are not currently married. The document must be provided by the body registering marriages in the country of which he is a citizen.
• Translation of all documents into the state language, confirmed by a notary.

What to do if circumstances do not allow you to wait a month before the wedding? How to quickly register a marriage? Indeed, the Civil Code allows for expediting registration if there are good reasons documented. The following may be taken into account:

• pregnancy;
• threat to the life of one of the parties;
• departure of one of the parties to the place of military service.

These reasons may be reviewed and a decision may be made based on your request. I would like to note that the registration authorities are not obliged to satisfy the request to reduce the registration period. They have every right to refuse faster registration at their discretion.

It is also possible for a civil registrar to visit the place of marriage. For example, persons serving time in correctional institutions can also register their marriage in the premises determined by the head of the correctional institution. In such cases, the civil registrar goes to the place of registration.

As you can see, registering a marriage in Russia is not difficult, the main thing is to have the desire to create a strong family.