How to correctly and quickly pay the state fee for registering a marriage: 4 ways

Cost of state duty

For a long time, the state fee for registering a marriage throughout Russia was 200 rubles. But since January 2015 , according to amendments to the law on the payment of state duties, the cost of the service has increased to 350 rubles .

If one of the future spouses has benefits for paying for the service, then the price is reduced and amounts to 175 rubles. Heroes of the Soviet Union and heroes of the Russian Federation, as well as participants and disabled people of the Great Patriotic War have benefits for paying state fees.

Where can I get the registry office details to pay the state fee?

The details for paying the fee must be written correctly. Otherwise, the payment will be sent to the wrong destination. It will be possible to return the funds, but it will take several weeks. Payment information is not the same for all residents of Russia - the code will change depending on the specific institution. Each branch has its own details, according to which the full cost of the service should be paid. You can find them out at the registration stand at a government organization or by reading the information in the receipt issued by the registry office.

When should I pay the state fee?

The state fee can be paid directly when submitting an application to the registry office .
An application for marriage registration is submitted between 1 and 6 months before the appointed wedding date. There are special cases in which the application must be submitted within a shortened time frame. Under such circumstances, you can register your marriage right on the day you submit the documents.

From this article you will learn about how long before the wedding it is best to submit an application and in what cases the consideration period may be reduced.

The procedure for paying the state fee , combined with submitting an application to the registry office, is as follows:

• the bride and groom choose to visit any registry office;
• they are given an application form and documents to pay the state fee;
• future spouses fill out one application form together, indicating their passport details and additional information;
• pay the receipt using terminals located in the registry office branches or the nearest bank branches (payment terminals are currently available only in a few registry offices in large cities);
• The application along with the payment document is given at registration.

If you do not want to look for ways and places to pay the fee on the day of filing your application, you can pay for the service in advance. To do this you only need:

• receipts or obtain a form with completed details from the registry office;
• fill out the fields of the receipt and enter the necessary data;
• make a payment in any convenient way.

From the paid receipt you can go to the registry office. The application form can also be downloaded and filled out in advance. The prepared documents will simplify the application procedure and reduce the time spent at the registry office.

In addition, you can also fill out the marriage application itself in advance. To do this, you need to download a blank application form and fill it out at home yourself. All the details are in this article.

It will also be useful for you to find out what other documents are needed for your application to be accepted at the registry office.

How the application ceremony goes, what rules the bride and groom must follow and what obstacles they may face - read here.

Payment details

The details are directly related to the region in which you live and, accordingly, how correctly they were entered directly determines where the money will go. After all, a civil registry office employee will not be able to accept an application for further registration of your marriage if something is done incorrectly.

It is best to contact a consultant at bank branches; he will help you fill out everything correctly. The main thing to remember is that you will need a passport or its data for such a procedure.

Do not forget to take a receipt, because this is confirmation of the paid state duty.

These days, Internet services are developing more and more rapidly, the state website Zags.nalog.ru has appeared, where it is possible to generate the necessary receipt online and download it , and a QR code with all the necessary details will be generated on it for further payment. Instructions:

1. Select your region.
2. Find the required service.
3. The amount will be adjusted automatically.
4. Next, enter information about the payer: full name, residential address and passport details.
5. Click “Generate”, after which the finished document will be saved on your device.

Details can be obtained by coming in person to a government agency, as well as online on the official website of the selected registry office for registration or on “State Services”.

How to fill out a receipt?

The issued receipt is filled out by one of the future spouses, who must fill in the following information:

• account details, if they are not indicated by the registry office;
• full name of the payee;
• sender's passport details and address;
• payment amount in words.

Here you can look at a sample filling:

You can download a blank receipt form to fill out on the website of the registry office to which you want to submit an application.

State duty payers - who are they?

There are different types of state fees that certain individuals must pay. But before we look at each type, it doesn’t hurt to consider who exactly can pay the duty:

• Organizations;
• Individuals.

There are several reservations regarding the circumstances under which state fees can be paid by legal entities. To obtain the right in question, they must comply with the following conditions:

• Carry out the action required by law.
• Be a defendant in legal proceedings. The decision was made in favor of the plaintiff, who in this case is exempt from having to pay the fee.

Now we can consider the most common types of state duties.

How and where can I pay the fee?

Knowing that it is possible to pay the state fee for registering a marriage and issuing a certificate in advance, future newlyweds are wondering: how to pay it? There are several payment methods :

1. Bank. a branch of any bank is ready to make the necessary payment; you just need to indicate the recipient’s details.
2. Terminal. Some banks have self-service terminals that will help you pay fees without queuing. To pay via the terminal, you need to select “Public Services”, indicate the Civil Registry Office, and enter the account details. You can make a payment either by bank card or in cash.
3. Government services. You can also pay the fee via the Internet through the government servants portal
4. Sberbank Online. Sberbank’s online service will also allow you to make payments online without leaving your home.

Any method will allow you to make a payment quickly and easily. But when paying for the service, you should pay special attention to the account details. An error in one digit will mean that the payment will go to the wrong place and you will have to pay again.

How to pay the state fee at the registry office through the terminal

Payment of state fees through terminals is almost identical in plan to that through an ATM. You must have cash to complete this transaction. The remaining money, including the commission, can then be sent to your bank card number or phone account. Usually, when you enter the appropriate details and your passport data, the terminals automatically write the amount needed to carry out the operation (it appears in the database after the organization’s employees process your application for marriage). But not all terminals have this ability - sometimes the amount must be entered manually. Brief instructions:

• Select the “Payments” category and go to the government tab;
• Click on the desired type of service or enter it separately using the keys on the screen;
• Enter your passport details, details and other required information;
• Transfer funds, confirm the operation using the code sent to your specified phone number;
• Save the receipt issued by the terminal.

Payment online through the government services portal

Using the government services website (pgu.mos.ru), you can pay the fee without leaving the comfort of your home. To do this you need:

1. register on the site;
2. select the “Payment” column in the catalogue, indicate the registry office and do not forget to note that the fee goes towards the marriage;
3. make a payment in any convenient way: by credit card, using the webmoney or qivi Internet services, and even from a mobile phone.

It is worth noting that when paying through the government services portal, the commission of payment systems is charged: from 6 to 28 rubles.

A video from which you will learn how to register on the government services website and confirm your identity, how to choose and pay for the service correctly, and the capabilities of the site:

State fee for marriage registration: amount and payment methods

It’s worth taking a closer look at how to pay. In the receipt issued or downloaded, you fill in all the required details. If you receive the receipt in your hands, then, most likely, the details will already be entered by the registry office and you will only have to retype them correctly. In the Sberbank-online application you can also make payments easily and simply. The money will leave the card. If you are the owner of an electronic wallet, then payments are also made through it. To do this, you need to select “Payment by details”. After entering the details, a password should be sent to your phone; your task will be to enter it.

Documents for marriage

You need to understand what the state duty is paid for. Young people pay for the paperwork procedure, as well as for their future marriage certificate. But there is a category of citizens who pay less. The state duty per person is 350 rubles, that is, both newlyweds pay 700 rubles. Payment for preferential categories of citizens is somewhat different. This category includes the following persons:

Payment of state duty using the Sberbank Online system

Separately, it is worth noting the possibility of making payments through the Sberbank Internet system. The online service allows you to make payments in a short time without additional fees.

To pay the state duty you must:

1. register by applying for a personal number and password;
2. open the “Operations and Payments” tab and enter “Payments to the Budget”;
3. in the sign, select the column “State duty for marriage registration”;
4. indicate the necessary details of the recipient and the amount of payment;
5. check all data;
6. pay.

A receipt for payment for services will be sent to the specified email.

How much is the state duty for registering a marriage?

The validity period of the receipt for payment of the state fee for registering a marriage is 3 years. If during this period the couple does not come for painting, the paid state fee will be canceled without a refund.

Is it possible to return the state fee when canceling registration?

If the marriage registration is cancelled, the paid state duty is not returned to the payers.

By paying the state fee and submitting an application to the registry office, the couple can be sure that the planned marriage will take place and after registration on the appointed day they will receive a ready-made marriage certificate, for which they will no longer have to pay. If it is lost, the registry office can restore the document free of charge.

Where should other types of government fees be paid?

The procedure for paying state fees via SB Online is the same for almost all departments. But when you need to pay a state fee through Sberbank Online, you must correctly select the recipient’s department and enter the appropriate details. Payments for government services should be sent to:

• for issuing a driver's license, paying fines - to the traffic police;
• for issuing visas - to the FMS;
• for lawsuits - to court;
• for BTI services - to BTI;
• for registration of documents related to Rosreestr, including registration of rights to real estate - to Rosreestr.

If the person paying the fee does not know which department it should be transferred to, you can use the search bar. In it you should specify the available data: the recipient’s TIN, the current account of a government agency, or the type of document for which payment should be made.

You can pay the state fee from any device, even one that does not belong to the person preparing the documents.

Outdoor ceremony

Official on-site registration outside the registry office without valid reasons is permitted only in Moscow. But on certain days and in established historical and cultural sites. In other cities, special reasons are required for painting outside the walls of the registry office (serious illness or imprisonment of one of the couple).

There is no additional fee required for on-site registration if 350 rubles have already been paid. state duties. The remaining expenses are not related to the civil registry office. Wedding ceremony decor, music, room rental, refreshments - all this in Moscow will cost from 25,000 rubles.

Knowing how much it costs to sign at the registry office, all that remains is to decide where and how you will pay the fee. For the convenience of future spouses, several payment options are provided.

• Through the website government services. A 30% discount will be a nice bonus. You can pay by electronic money, bank card or mobile phone. However, please note that fees may apply.
• Via terminal. The possibility of self-service through the terminal made life significantly easier for the newlyweds. Payment terminals began to be installed directly in civil registry offices. You can pay at the terminals by card and cash.
• In banks. When paying, you must indicate the registry office and full name. If you have forgotten the amount of the state fee, the bank will tell you the cost of registering a marriage at the registry office. The only disadvantage of paying through the window is long lines.
• In the Sberbank-online system. You can quickly pay the fee from any convenient place where the Internet works. Please note that with this payment method you will have to additionally print out a receipt. It will not be accepted in electronic form.

On the State Services portal

By conducting a payment transaction through State Services, the applicant saves time and money. The e-government portal offers a 30% discount on payment of state fees through its system. There is no need to enter a full set of details; everything is filled out automatically. The only condition for the taxpayer is to have a confirmed account on State Services.

Through Sberbank Online

With free access to the Internet, holders of Sberbank bank cards have the opportunity to make online payment of state fees without queues around the clock, with no commissions. The only condition is to be a registered client of Sberbank Online Internet banking.