Without dust and noise: how non-ceremonial marriage registration takes place

Entering into legal marriage is one of the important stages in the life of every person. Creating a new unit of society implies great responsibility. Before applying for marriage registration, you need to decide how the ceremony will take place: in a formal or informal setting. In the first case, the couple will have to incur significant financial expenses. In the second case, the celebration takes place in a small hall of the wedding palace or in an office. In this situation, you can come together or invite several close people. Non-ceremonial marriage registration is becoming increasingly popular, since you do not need to invest a lot of money, but you need to know the nuances of such a registration.

Peculiarities

Non-ceremonial registration is much faster than traditional registration - it rarely lasts more than 15 minutes, but regular registration will take at least half an hour. The queue for the simplified procedure is shorter, and this is often very important when choosing a specific date.
Simple registration requires practically nothing - no luxurious dress, no hairstyle, no bouquet or rings, or other mandatory wedding attributes. You can only come to it together. Moreover, in some registry offices, guests, even the closest relatives and parents, will not be allowed into the office where the painting is taking place.

You will quickly receive the necessary documents with stamps and will be able to celebrate the way you want - at an outdoor ceremony, banquet or honeymoon. At the non-ceremonial ceremony, no speeches will be read to you, except for a very brief congratulation , there will be no poetry or music, and it will not take place in a decorated large hall, but in an ordinary office.

Do you need witnesses for a non-ceremonial painting?
No, their presence is not necessary, because they are not required to sign in the book, but no one can forbid you to bring your two best friends to the registry office. Important! The simplified procedure is carried out only in regional registry offices. Due to their specific nature, Wedding Palaces do not provide such a service. Only lavish ceremonial events are held there.

Reasons for choosing a simplified ceremony

Marriage registration without a ceremony occurs in 40% of cases. The choice is justified by various factors that do not allow a traditional wedding to take place. A general list of reasons for urgent registration is presented in the table:

Couples who want to quickly and quietly register their marriage do not have to worry about the legality of the event. The only condition for the official conclusion of the union is the introduction of changes in civil registration records, which is confirmed by a stamp in the passport and a certificate.

How it differs from a formal one: pros and cons

Among the objective advantages of the simplified ceremony are:

• budget , you will have to spend money exclusively on state fees;
• efficiency - just 15 minutes, and you are already married;
• the ability to reschedule the celebration itself to any day and arrange an off-site registration in a beautiful place in nature, a banquet in a cozy restaurant, or go on a trip;
• lack of regulations on appearance or the presence of accessories (you can even do without rings);
• no difficulties with accommodating guests if you are not getting married in your hometown;
• informality , if for some reason you do not like the traditional wedding fuss.

However, it cannot be said that a non-ceremonial ceremony is without its disadvantages:

• many newlyweds lack the touchingness of the moment; the procedure seems too formal, crumpled, and uninteresting;
• elderly conservative relatives will definitely not approve of this option;
• and other acquaintances may begin to whisper about the reasons for the lack of a magnificent celebration;
• lovely traditions, gifts, congratulations - all this will also be cut down, but only if you do not plan to organize a celebration for friends and relatives later.

If you want the painting procedure to be seen by all your loved ones, the event will be surrounded by festive surroundings, music, the registry office employees will say prepared congratulations, and the bride and groom will look like in the picture, then it is better to choose a solemn option.

If you prefer warm words from loved ones rather than from strangers, do not want formalities, do not perceive the registry office as a place where you can sincerely have fun, or are simply going to save money and time, then your option is a simplified procedure.

Is it allowed to invite guests to painting without a celebration?

Many young people are interested in the question: is it possible to invite guests for a simple registration? This point is discussed personally with the registry office employees.

It will not be possible to invite a large number of visitors . It's unfortunate, but these are the rules. The registration office often has limitations in area and number of seats. Usually there are only the groom, the bride, the registry office employee and the photographer.

As a rule, even the presence of parents is not allowed. Also, painting can be done without witnesses. For various reasons, these rules can be considered both a disadvantage and an advantage.

How is it going at the registry office?

Unlike a formal ceremony, such registration takes place not in a decorated hall, but in an ordinary office, and is more reminiscent of concluding a business agreement:

1. The couple arrives at the appointed time and gives their passports to the employee;
2. He checks the relevance of the data and prints out a form with a registration act - a special document with a unique number that will be stored in the registry office;
3. Then, in some units, a short congratulatory speech is given;
4. The bride and groom are asked a question about consent. If the answers are positive, a stamp is placed in both passports, as well as on the registration form. Brides who change their last name receive another note on the first page of their passport - stating that the document must be replaced within a month;
5. Next, you need to put signatures: the head of the registry office - on the form, and the newlyweds - in the registration book;
6. Newlyweds receive a completed marriage certificate and their passports.

Registration ends here, and the rest of the celebration is no longer regulated, but it is held behind the walls of the registry office.

Advice! If you plan to meet with relatives and friends after the painting, remember that by law, drinking alcoholic beverages near government institutions is prohibited, and the traditional glass of champagne, unfortunately, is no exception. So it’s better to wait for seating in cars, or even better, for a banquet in a restaurant.

Documentation

For the painting itself, you will only need your passports. Just in case, you can bring a copy of the receipt for payment of the state fee, but since you already submitted it when submitting the application, it is unlikely to be needed.

Days

The ceremony is scheduled for a free date, one month after submitting the application. If necessary, the period can be increased to two months.

Usually these days are from Thursday to Sunday - the least busy days in the registry offices. If necessary or if you choose a date a couple of months in advance, you can agree on another day.

Price

The painting procedure itself is free, but you are required to pay a state fee of 350 rubles. Moreover, you pay it once, for a couple, and not each separately.

The fee is paid in advance at a Sberbank branch or online using a card. The receipt is included in the package of documents that must be submitted along with the application. It is not necessary to bring it to the painting itself.

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.

Is there a difference in filing an application?

Legally, a non-solemn ceremony is no different from a solemn one. You also submit an application and a package of necessary documents. The application form is issued at the registry office or can be found and printed from the Internet.

The form must be filled out legibly and neatly with a blue or black pen. Errors in the data will lead to documents being invalidated and will force you to go through the entire procedure again, which means a loss of time.

In addition to the application, the package of documents includes:

• passports or other identification documents (military ID, diplomatic passport, driver's license);
• for those who remarry - a document on the dissolution of the previous marriage;
• a receipt for payment of a fee in the amount of 350 rubles (one per couple of newlyweds);
• if one of the future spouses is under 18 years old, then a document certifying the possibility of this marriage (permission of parents or guardians);
• If you are getting married to a foreigner, you will need a visa confirming the legality of your stay on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as a notarized translation of documents confirming that there are no reasons preventing your wedding.

Interesting! Only one of the young people can submit a personal application, bringing both packages of documents along with a notarized permission from the second. But registration itself requires the presence of both spouses.

Through State Services

You can submit your application in person at the branch of your choice or online on the State Services website. To do this, you need to register on it, select the tab about registering relationships, and then follow the instructions:

• choose a suitable registry office;
• date, time;
• enter personal data;
• pay the state fee.

Submitting an application online allows you to sign up six months in advance, but does not allow you to indicate that you are choosing a non-celebratory ceremony. Therefore, closer to the point, you still need to visit the registry office and warn employees about the simplified ceremony.

Public services are provided online 24 hours a day, so submitting an application to the Civil Registry Office via the Internet will not cause any problems. The video explains in detail how to do this:

On what days is it held?

If we talk about specific days, then each institution has its own regulations related to registration. It often happens that both formal and simple registration take place on the same day. Therefore, it is enough to clarify this information.

Often, non-ceremonial registration is carried out by appointment . Perhaps the couple will be included in the same list that is used in the process of ceremonial painting.

The difference is that in the first case the procedure takes a much shorter period of time. Under certain circumstances, a wedding without a celebration is held on weekdays, and the day for a wedding with a celebration is set on a weekend.

It will be better to find out about the procedure for holding the ceremony in the registry office located in the territory of the corresponding locality.

Emergency painting

There are circumstances that can speed up the processing of your application. If there are documents confirming these circumstances, you are required to sign up within 1 to 5 days after their submission.

You are eligible for expedited registration if:

• the bride is pregnant (valid if the pregnancy is more than 10 weeks, and with a certificate from a gynecologist);
• there is a danger to the life of one of the future spouses (serious illness or, for example, a contract in a hot spot);
• one of the newlyweds will have to go on a long business trip (diplomat, military man, astronaut);
• the couple has just had a child (in this case, registering the marriage makes it easier to register paternity).

How to choose an outfit for the bride and groom

It is unacceptable for newlyweds to appear in a sloppy, careless manner. If you want to emphasize the formality and everyday life of a situation, this can be done in an original and beautiful way. For example, “family look” - clothes in the same style (jeans, leather) or in the same color scheme will look impressive and make the couple stand out from the crowd.

It is not forbidden to wear a wedding dress, but it is unlikely to be appropriate. If you are planning a photo shoot and a restaurant, then laconic wedding dresses (without meter-long trains and tuxedos) will come in handy. In this case, accessories create the image one hundred percent: an elegant hat, a beautiful hair clip, short gloves, cufflinks, a bow tie, suspenders - this is what you need.

To feel comfortable and at the same time pay tribute to the important event, the bride can wear a stylish and well-fitting dress (evening or cocktail dress - depending on the weather and time of day), and the groom can wear a suitable suit or shirt and trousers. Hair styling, makeup, bouquet will complete the festive look.

If for newlyweds changing their status to family status is a simple formality (and in fact it is), there is no point in buying bulky wedding dresses. But it is quite appropriate to acquire simply high-quality things that will serve in everyday life.

For example, a silk shirt for the groom or an elegant dress for the bride will never be out of place in the wardrobe.

What to wear?

There are no wishes regarding the appearance of the participants in the non-ceremonial registration. You can even come in jeans and T-shirts - some newlyweds choose just this option, appearing at the registry office in T-shirts with humorous inscriptions, for example, “my husband” or “my wife.” Casual clothes look no less creative, but with a flirty veil, or identical white shirts with jeans.

If you are going to be photographed after marriage, then the appearance should still be thought out more carefully. The bride can wear a cocktail dress, and any length and color are acceptable. You can get a more unconventional look if you choose a skirt and blouse or even a pantsuit. And, of course, good old casual would be a great option.

Hairstyle, accessories, makeup can be absolutely anything, depending on your taste. If you are planning to go to an outdoor or other celebration after registration, then nothing prevents you from coming in full dress; if not, you can get by with a regular bun or ponytail.

The groom can also wear either a formal suit or something more informal. An ensemble of trousers and a shirt will look great, perhaps with additional accessories - a tie, vest, suspenders.
The combination of a jacket and jeans is very stylish, but at the same time looks free.

Electronic application

Moscow registry offices provide a service for electronic date booking. This method is suitable for those who do not want to stand in lines or spend the night waiting outside the registry office doors. To do this, go to the website, select a date and receive a coupon. Then print the ticket and come with your application at the appointed time.

This coupon cannot be transferred to other people, as it is issued using passport details. You immediately see what free numbers are available. If you fail to arrive at the required time, then the reservation is canceled and you will have to complete the procedure again.

Statistics on available dates are available on the Moscow government website. First, select the registry office and date, then click the button to view the calendar. In the image below we show how to do this.

After this, a calendar will open on which you can mark the desired date.

Attributes

There are no rules regarding traditional wedding attributes either. You can exchange rings, however, most likely, you will not have enough time to do this directly in the office. Nothing, however, prevents you from performing this ritual later, already leaving the office or even at an evening dinner.

It is better to check with the employees of a particular department in advance about the possibility of photo and video shooting. Usually this is not prohibited, but it is better to make sure, since in some registry offices no one except the newlyweds are allowed into the non-ceremonial ceremony.

If it was possible to agree on filming, then this important responsibility is usually assigned to the witness.

Advice! Remember that there will be very little time for photos and videos, so it is better if the chosen person is fluent in using a camera and can do everything quickly but beautifully.

Questions and answers

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AnswerYour fiancé must draw up a statement, which is certified by a notary. After this, you take your and his statements to the registry office. Remember that he must be present at registration in person.

A year ago we had a child together, we want to officially get married. Tell me, how long will I have to wait after submitting my application?

Answer: In your case, you will need to wait 1 month. The shortened period only applies during pregnancy. But maybe they can make concessions to you.

My husband and I filed for divorce 20 days ago, and have not yet issued a certificate or stamped the divorce. I want to get married with my new boyfriend. Can I apply for a new marriage now?

Answer You will be able to submit documents for registration only when you divorce your first marriage. Now you are officially in a relationship, the registry office will not accept your documents.

We would like to submit an application at our place of registration, in Voronezh. Now we live and work in Kazan. We only have vacations twice a year; we can only come to Voronezh at this time. Is it possible to submit an application to the registry office six months before the wedding?

AnswerThe application can be submitted 1 month in advance; in exceptional cases, registry office employees can increase this period to 2 months.

My boyfriend is a contract worker. He has vacation once a year. Can I apply in advance (without it)?

AnswerYou can do it. But to do this, your young man must write an application himself and have it certified by a notary. He can then send you the application by mail. After you receive it, you must take your and his statements to the registry office. A joint application can also be submitted through a single portal of state and municipal services on the Internet. In this case, you will not need to go to a notary.

My fiance is in the military, he was sent on a business trip for six months. If he is released, is there a chance that we will be signed off on the day we submit the application? A business trip is a valid reason. And what documents will need to be submitted to confirm the trip?

Answer: It’s better to check with your registry office what their workload is. But usually the registry office employees go to the meeting in such situations. In some cases, they can even schedule it on the same day. Only when your young man goes on vacation should he take a certificate stating that he is in the service. This certificate will need to be shown to the registry office staff.

Photo

The moment of the birth of a new family is one of the main events in the life of loving hearts. And it is not so important how the marriage is registered; only those feelings that the newly-made spouses experience at this solemn moment are significant. Photos will help you preserve wonderful moments:

Legislative basis for registering marriage in Russia

The moments of marriage are regulated by the Family and partially Civil Codes , as well as the main document - 143 Federal Law “On Acts of Civil Status” . This act was adopted back in 1997. The internal activities of municipal bodies registering marriages are subject to the Administrative Regulations , also based on 143 Federal Laws.

Marriage registration is carried out on the basis of mutual consent of those entering into marriage who have reached the age of majority (18 years), expressed in the form of a written application. The age for marriage can be reduced to 16 years in the event of childbirth or pregnancy, which must be documented.