How does the solemn registration of marriage take place in the registry office - the whole procedure in stages

Differences from usual

The ceremonial registration of a marriage differs from the usual painting. The ceremony involves the presence of guests, music and certain outfits. Beautiful words of wishes are read to the newlyweds.
If a simple painting lasts no more than 15 minutes, then a formal ceremony takes about half an hour .
The format of the ceremony, formal and solemn, is indicated when submitting an application. Important! The ceremonial registration of marriage is carried out only on Friday and Saturday.
Certificates are issued after a series of festive procedures. Only the presence of this document makes the marriage legal. It is necessary to confirm the fact of marriage. Without a marriage certificate, a wedding in a church is impossible.

State registration of marriage is carried out by any civil registry office at the choice of the bride and groom on the basis of their jointly submitted application.

Special cases of divorce in the registry office

The law provides for several more situations when a marriage is dissolved through the registry office. Moreover, in these exceptional cases, it is not necessary to comply with the two conditions that we described above. That is, the consent of the second spouse and the presence of minor children in the family do not matter.

Civil registry offices dissolve marriages at the request of one of the spouses in the following cases:

• Recognition of the second spouse as incompetent through the court. Incapacity means a person’s inability to adequately perceive reality and make informed decisions. That is, the consent or disagreement of the incapacitated spouse does not matter. Also, the incapacitated spouse will still not be able to pay child support.
• Recognition of the second spouse as missing or deceased through the court. Naturally, in such situations it is impossible to obtain the consent of the second spouse for a divorce, as well as to collect child support from him. In this case, the marriage is dissolved unilaterally.

ATTENTION! Strictly speaking, a court decision on the death of a missing spouse does not require an additional divorce procedure, although this is not directly stated in the RF IC. However, it is enough for the second spouse to contact the appropriate authority, where, on the basis of a court decision, they will issue a death certificate for the citizen. Based on the death certificate of one of the spouses, according to Article No. 16 of the RF IC, the marriage will legally cease to exist. And you won’t have to pay a fee for divorce. If a decision is made about unknown absence, and the second spouse wants to end the marriage, he will have to apply to the registry office for its dissolution.

• Serving a long criminal sentence by one of the spouses. A court verdict, according to which one of the spouses is sentenced to a term of more than three years for committing a criminal offense, is a document giving the second spouse the right to dissolve the marriage unilaterally. This is done through the registry office.

In the listed cases, the state duty is significantly lower than that paid by spouses who jointly dissolve a marriage by mutual consent.

Documentation

To register a marriage in a solemn format, certain documents are required:

• passports of the parties;
• application for young people - it can be filled out either directly at the registry office or online;
• receipt of payment of state duty - one of the future spouses can pay for the services;
• pregnancy certificate - if necessary, legalize the relationship in a short time;
• consent of parents or guardianship authorities - if one or both newlyweds have not reached the legal age for marriage;
• divorce certificate – if we are talking about second and subsequent marriages.

Russian legislation sets the minimum age for marriage at 18 years, but exceptions are provided , for example, the pregnancy of the bride allows for a reduction in the return qualification of future spouses.

The couple appears at the registry office to receive a certificate by a certain date, but not earlier than 30 days from the date of submission of the relevant documents. For valid reasons, which include pregnancy, the birth of a child, the presence of a threat to the life or health of those entering into marriage, or conscription for military service, the process can be accelerated. In each case, additional documents will be required, for example, in case of pregnancy - a certificate from a doctor, in case of conscription - a summons from the military registration and enlistment office.

Personal non-property and property rights of spouses

The rights and obligations of spouses arise from the date of state registration of marriage in the civil registry office.

Clause 2 of Article 10 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation

On the day of marriage registration, the property and non-property rights of the spouses arise.

Non-property types include the following:

• the right to jointly resolve family life issues;
• the right to give consent to the adoption of a child by the other spouse;
• the right to divorce, etc.

Moreover, the presence of a right in one spouse gives rise to the presence of an obligation in the other. For example, one spouse has the right to give consent to the adoption of a child, while the other is obliged to ask permission, and vice versa. Property rights are of a different nature. Thus, all property of the spouses is divided into premarital and joint property. Property rights are divided into two types of legal relations:

• property relations;
• alimony relations (relations of mutual maintenance of spouses).

Property acquired by spouses while married is joint, and both spouses have equal rights to it. Spouses can enter into a prenuptial agreement and change the property regime. For example, according to the contract, the wife may own an apartment, and the husband may own a dacha and a car. Many couples, when registering a marriage, also draw up a prenuptial agreement, which guarantees the preservation of the interests of both spouses.

A marriage contract is one of the ways to guarantee the personal property rights of spouses

However, among the property acquired after marriage registration, some types of personal property are also distinguished:

• personal items (clothing, cosmetics, personal hygiene items, etc.);
• property acquired under gratuitous contracts (gift, inheritance, etc.).

In addition to rights, spouses have responsibilities not only to each other. Thus, when applying for a loan, spouses are required to notify their creditors about the marriage and the existence of a marriage contract. And also about any changes in the clauses of the marriage contract.

The creditor (creditors) of the debtor spouse has the right to demand changes in the terms or termination of the agreement concluded between them due to significantly changed circumstances in the manner established by Articles 451 - 453 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Clause 2 of Article 46 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation

Price

It is impossible to say unambiguously what amount to prepare for the ceremonial registration. It depends on the wishes of the newlyweds regarding the specifics of the ceremony and on the region.

Only the cost of the state fee is known, which is paid when submitting the application. It is 350 rubles per couple , and it does not matter who pays - the bride or groom.

Important! Some categories of citizens, for example, disabled people, are exempt from paying state duty.

How much do additional services cost?

Employees of a state institution, which is the registry office, do not have the right to charge a fee for holding a ceremony , but companies involved in the professional organization of celebrations often offer their services at wedding palaces.
Their help often turns out to be indispensable, because an independent manager will meet guests and organize their placement in the hall, supervise photo and video shooting, hire musicians and serve the buffet. At the same time, the couple has the opportunity to take all the worries upon themselves and invite their own photographer and operator, as a result of which they can save a lot. On average, the solemn registration of marriage will cost young people from 500 to 3000 rubles.

Some registry offices offer ceremonial registration of marriage in the European style , when the bride is brought into the wedding hall by the father. This ceremony is often accompanied by live music. For obvious reasons, the price of such registration exceeds 2000 rubles.

Separately, we should mention such a service as on-site marriage registration. In this case, the ceremony is held outside the registry office. Employees of the government agency go to the specified place where the newlyweds decided to sign. The cost of such a ceremony starts from 3,000 rubles.

Conditions for divorce in the registry office

Unfortunately, not every marriage can be dissolved in this simplified and accelerated way. This is only available to couples who do not have minor children and have mutually agreed on a divorce, without mutual claims.

That is, to undergo the divorce procedure through the registry office, a combination of two conditions is necessary:

• Consent of spouses

Divorce, just like getting married in the registry office, can only be done voluntarily. Civil registry offices are opened exclusively by mutual consent. A jointly submitted application is evidence of mutual consent. If one of the spouses does not agree to a divorce or is not sure of the seriousness of their intentions, they will have to go to court.

ATTENTION! This rule is confusing to some. What is its point if the court will still dissolve the marriage if one of the spouses wants it? There may be a logical explanation, but you shouldn't look for it. The matter most likely has to do with the legal traditions of Russia.

During the Soviet era, the courts were entrusted with the ideological task of preventing the destruction of families and minimizing irresponsible conclusions and divorces. It was from there that the practice of “giving spouses time for reconciliation” came to Russian courts.

Perhaps in some cases it is useful (for example, if a husband and wife quarreled and immediately ran for a divorce, but after a couple of weeks they made up and changed their minds). But most divorcing couples consider this rule to be a pointless, unnecessary delay.

All that remains is to come to terms with the existence of legal norms accepted in the state. They are different everywhere. In some countries, for example, divorce is generally prohibited, in others it is almost impossible to divorce without the consent of the second spouse. And in the USA, for example, divorce is possible only through the court and nothing else. So the condition that mutual consent is necessary for a simplified divorce procedure is not the most ridiculous requirement.

• No common minor children

This rule exists so that the state can guarantee respect for the rights of children after a divorce. Especially material ones (the court must make a decision on the assignment of alimony payments from one of the parents, if they themselves have not entered into a notarized agreement on the joint maintenance of children).

But if the children have already reached the age of eighteen (or have completed the early emancipation procedure at the age of 16), their parents can divorce through the registry office.

Also, a simplified divorce procedure is available to couples who jointly raised a child or children of one of the spouses from their first marriage. Provided that these children were not formally adopted by the second spouse.

How is it going?

Guests and heroes of the occasion must appear at the registry office no later than 20 minutes before the start of the celebration. The couple gives their passports to complete the necessary documents.

Before the ceremony, the newlyweds, together with their witnesses, go to special waiting rooms - the groom's room and the bride's room. Those who came to congratulate the newlyweds are accommodated in the guest room. The organizer clarifies the details of the event for the newlyweds and all those present.

The ceremonial painting in the registry office involves several stages.

Accommodation of guests

Depending on the registry office, two options are possible. In the first case, the organizer lets the guests into the hall, and then the newlyweds enter the ceremony room accompanied by Mendelssohn's march.

In the second scenario, the couple enters the registration hall along with the guests. In this case, those present line up in a column: first the young people, then the witnesses, parents and close relatives, and then the rest of the guests.

The room for the ceremonial registration of marriage is, as a rule, a decorated hall in the Baroque style with a luxurious interior. There may be benches for those present, but more often guests stand during the ceremony.

Exit of the young

The young people, together with the witnesses, approach the manager’s table to the accompaniment of Mendelssohn’s march. This is one of the most exciting stages of the event.

It is important to know:

• the bride should stand to the left of the future spouse;
• the witness is located near the groom, and the witness is located near the bride;
• the newlyweds stop one and a half to two meters from the table for painting and listen to the speech of the registry office employee, answering the questions posed.

Signatures

At the end of the solemn speech, the registrar asks each of the newlyweds whether they agree to be husband and wife. After an affirmative answer, the bride and groom come to the table and sign in the civil register. After the young people, witnesses also leave paintings.

Important! The law does not provide for the mandatory presence of witnesses even at the marriage registration ceremony.

Exchange of rings and stamps in passports

The newlyweds return to their place and exchange wedding rings, which are presented by the manager. The registrar declares the heroes of the occasion husband and wife and specifies what surname the newly-made spouses will bear.
The newlyweds seal their union with a kiss and accept congratulations from the guests. According to tradition, the parents are the first to approach the young spouses, and then the rest of those present.

Newlyweds' first dance

After congratulations, the guests and newlyweds will have their first dance. The musical accompaniment is usually chosen by the manager. It could be a waltz or another slow melody. If desired, the young people can agree and dance to a previously ordered composition.

Some couples take this stage so seriously that they rehearse the first dance in advance and even hire a professional choreographer to help them master the basic steps.

Simple registration, no pomp

Registration of marriage in the registry office without special events has been gaining popularity in recent years. Many young people prefer to receive official documents in a simple, work environment. And celebrate the wedding later, where it is convenient, including outside the city, in another region or even country. In addition, not all young people have enough money for lavish three-day celebrations. If the choice is between organizing a luxurious wedding and making a down payment on your own home, sober couples choose the latter.

The procedure for simple marriage registration is carried out exclusively in regional registry offices. All changes in the social status of citizens of the Russian Federation must be carefully registered and documented. Only a solemn procedure is possible at the Wedding Palace.

You can come together for painting, or with support from close relatives or a couple of best friends. The procedure itself is extremely simple:

• in advance, about a month before the desired date of registration, an application is submitted about the desire to register the marriage. The speed of completing the application depends on the number of applicants, the season, and the workload of the registry office employees;
• usually the moment of registration is appointed by employees for a free date, so young people can choose the most suitable day and notify about it by phone or in person;
• the bride and groom appear at the registry office on the day and hour assigned to them;
• You must bring a receipt for payment of the State wedding fee;
• provide their passports for identification and registration of passport data;
• the inspector checks all the required nuances and makes a corresponding record in the strict accounting document under the next number;
• Marriage registration certificates are issued with seals and signatures of the head of the registry office, the newlyweds sign in the Marriage Registration Book;
• in the passports of those getting married, information about the marriage is entered, with a stamp, the date and place of the wedding, certified by the signature of the head;
• The registry office employee says a few solemn words for the newlyweds and hands over the completed documents. This concludes the procedure for simple marriage registration.

If the bride wants to change her last name to her husband’s, she needs to change her passport to a new one at the regional passport office within a month. Employees make a note about this at the time of registration. In case of non-compliance, the newly-made spouse faces a fine.

Buffet

The buffet awaits guests outside the marriage registration hall: in a room specially designated for this purpose or outdoors. You can skip this part of the celebration if immediately after the registry office everyone goes to the banquet hall of the selected restaurant. If there is a long period of time between painting and dinner, guests should be pampered with modest snacks.

Advice! For an outdoor buffet, don't forget to take trash bags. Even on a holiday, you cannot remember the cleanliness of your hometown.

You can entrust the preparation of the buffet to a catering company, but it is cheaper to arrange a small snack yourself. For the buffet you will need symbolic treats: sandwiches, sweets, fruit and champagne. Don't forget that there are often small children among the guests. You should prepare juice or baby champagne for them.

You can place the snack on the hood of the car or on the parapet. There is no need to bring expensive dishes. Disposable cups and plates are fine.

After the buffet reception, the newlyweds go on a festive walk around the city.

Divorce terms through the registry office

Unlike the judicial procedure, which can drag on for many months, the period for divorce through the registry office is exactly 30 days. No less, but no more (unless the spouses are unable to appear on the appointed day and postpone the date a day or two later).

The month period during which the application for divorce lies in the registry office virtually without movement is analogous to the “period for reconciliation of spouses” appointed by the court.

If the decision to divorce is made under the influence of strong emotions, within a month the “passions” may fade, and the divorce will not take place. In practice, this happens quite rarely, but it still happens to young spouses who have not yet had time to have children.

It is possible that a “month to think” is useful for them, and helps to save a family that is in danger of being destroyed due to a trifling quarrel.

ATTENTION! Divorce through the registry office is regulated by Article No. 19 of the RF IC and the Federal Law “On Acts of Civil Status” (Chapter IV). By studying these documents, you can learn all the rules and subtleties of the process.

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.

Divorce through the registry office and controversial issues

Couples divorcing through the registry office, despite mutual consent, may have some controversial issues that cannot be resolved voluntarily. For example, about the division of joint property. Or about alimony payments in the case when one of the spouses is disabled and in need. Such issues can be resolved through court.

You can go to court separately, regardless of the method of divorce. Such issues are resolved in court under the conditions of an existing marriage, during divorce proceedings or after a divorce. That is, you can file a divorce through the registry office, and then file a claim for division of property, or to collect alimony from your ex-spouse.

How much does the procedure cost?

The cost of a wedding ceremony at the registry office depends on various factors. Everything will depend on what exactly the couple wants. What is known is that newlyweds need to pay a state fee of 350 rubles for filing an application.

Preferential categories of citizens (disabled people, participants in military conflicts, orphans) may be exempt from paying the state fee for filing an application. To obtain this privilege, you must provide the relevant supporting documents to the authorized bodies.

In most wedding palaces, it is common practice for third-party companies to offer newlyweds various services - professional photo sessions, video recordings. In addition, some agencies carry out turnkey events: organization of a wedding celebration, transport, buffet reception and musical accompaniment. In many situations, the help of these organizations is appropriate. But at the same time, their services can be quite expensive, the average price tag is 25 thousand rubles.

If young people want to take care of organizing the ceremony themselves: invite musicians, their own photographer, then the cost of the ceremony will range from 3 thousand rubles to 10 thousand rubles.

Most civil registry offices provide on-site painting services. To do this, the newlyweds must choose a specific date and time, and also indicate the place where the ceremony will take place. Typically, this procedure takes a significant amount of time and is expensive. The average price will be from 10 thousand rubles to 15 thousand rubles.

Types of wedding ceremony

The marriage process can take place in a ceremonial or informal setting. Newlyweds can independently choose the type of wedding ceremony based on their personal desires and financial status.

What is the difference between solemn and non- solemn marriage registration?

Main differences: