List of documents required to submit an application to the Civil Registry Office

Marriage registration is not only a romantic act, but also a legal procedure, the observance of which ensures that the couple becomes a family at the official level. Not only Russians, but also foreign citizens and even stateless persons can register their marriage in Russia. This procedure is performed if there is mutual consent on the part of the bride and groom, as well as if they have reached marriageable age. In Russia, this age starts at 16 years old, but if foreigners want to get married, the age will be determined according to the legislation of their state. For some countries it is 18 years. The main thing is that entering into a relationship does not contradict compliance with the terms of the Family Code.

Rules for registering marriage

Previously, it was necessary to draw up documents 30-60 days before marriage, now future spouses can independently choose a convenient date.

Just 7 years ago, marriage was registered only at the place of registration or registration; now this rule does not apply. The newlyweds now have the opportunity to choose any registry office or wedding palace in Russia. Someone wants to have a wedding in Moscow, and some of the newlyweds in a small village on the banks of a river.

What to do then?

If registry office employees refuse to accept an application in another district or city, write a complaint addressed to the boss or go to court. Request that the refusal be made in writing, indicating the reason. The complaint is considered in 5-10 days, but the trial will drag on for 2 months.

Another important point.

Some couples apply to two or three registry offices at once because they do not know where they will live on their wedding day. This is permitted by law, but you will have to pay a state fee for each application submitted. Through public services you can submit an application only to 1 registry office.

Therefore, the first conclusion.

The application is submitted as many times as the newlyweds want, until the marriage is registered. But remember that the state fee will have to be paid every time.

To register a marriage at the registry office you need to: 1. fill out a joint application on form No. 7; 2. pay the state fee of 350 rubles; 3. if you are under 18 years old, obtain a marriage license from the city administration; 4. on the appointed date, come to the registry office with your passports; 5. After registration, receive a certificate.

Please take your registration date seriously as rescheduling is not permitted. Registry office employees attend meetings only in exceptional cases - in case of serious illness or pregnancy. In this case, there must be more than 7 days left before the ceremony.

Let's look at it with an example.

Example: Ekaterina and Andrey want to formalize their relationship. Katya is 8 months pregnant. In this situation, registry office employees can register the marriage the next day.

We wrote in detail about the accelerated procedure in our article.

The relationship can be formalized when both newlyweds turn 18 years old. But in 20 regions the minimum age was reduced to 14 years. To get married at such a young age, future spouses receive special permission from local governments. This document is issued when the bride is pregnant.

Reasons for refusal

Below is a list of reasons when an application will not be accepted:

• future spouses are already in a marital relationship;
• the bride or groom are close relatives;
• future spouses are declared incompetent by the court;
• The newlyweds are each other's adoptive parents and adopted children.
• one of the newlyweds is threatened to formalize the marriage;
• the newlyweds came drunk to the registry office;
• one or both newlyweds are too young;

Applications are accepted at the registry office, but sometimes marriages are registered:

• Local government bodies.
• Consulate of the Russian Federation outside our country.
• Authorized federal executive authorities.

Types of ceremonies

Choose 1 of 4 possible options for the ceremony:

1. Simple - newlyweds come at the appointed date and time, sign, receive a marriage certificate and stamps in their passports. It takes 5-15 minutes. Expenses go only towards state fees.
2. Ceremonial - takes place on Saturday, music plays at the ceremony, photographers work.
   After registration, guests and newlyweds drink champagne and congratulate the couple. The registrar reads the vows in the ceremony hall, the spouses sign, and solemnly put rings on each other. The procedure takes 30-60 minutes. In 2021, you can officially invite a personal photographer. You need to sign up for the procedure in advance, because there are a lot of people interested.
3. On-site - the procedure takes place outdoors, in a park or square. There is live music playing and colorful decorations all around. It takes 1 hour. Due to the high price, the service is provided by 20-30 registry offices throughout the country. A famous place is the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow.
4. Combined - the marriage is registered at the registry office, as with simple registration.
   There will be no photographers, music, beautiful design. You can sign on Tuesday, when there is no queue. And on Saturday, the bride, groom and guests go to nature, and there they stage an off-site registration. A professional actress plays the role of a registry office registrar, vows are taken, photographers take pictures, spouses exchange rings.

Previously, witnesses were invited to the registry office to sign, but now this is not required. Only the bride and groom will be asked to sign.

What do the registry office give when submitting an application?

Once the registry office registrar has checked your documents, she will look in her book to find the appropriate date and time for your wedding.

Most likely, you will be told this date orally and you will have to remember it or write it down in your notebook. But at the Wedding Palace they can give you a beautiful coupon with your last names and date when registration takes place.

What documents need to be submitted to the registry office along with the application?

Submitting some documents to the registry office is as important a component of the procedure that registration implies, as is submitting an application. Perhaps even more important, since it is on the basis of these documents that a marriage certificate is formed, which is the official confirmation of a registered marriage. To get married, you must bring the following papers to the registry office:

• application (concluded by each member of the couple separately or can be submitted jointly);
• passports of the spouses, confirming the identity of the people applying for marriage;
• receipts that the future spouses paid the state duty;
• if one of the spouses was previously married, you must provide a divorce certificate;
• if the first spouse has died, you must bring a certificate of his death;
• If someone in a couple is under 18 years old, they must submit to the registry office permission from local authorities that they are fully capable.

When foreigners get married on the territory of the Russian Federation, they must obtain permission for the action in question. You need to obtain this document from the competent authority of your country. And after the filing is completed and the marriage has entered into force, the spouses will have to replace several documents. But only if the last name has changed. A passport (Russian and foreign), a compulsory medical insurance policy, a military ID, SNILS and Taxpayer Identification Number, a work record book and even documents for a car are subject to replacement.

State duty

In 2021, the state fee for registering a relationship is 350 rubles. If you submit documents via the Internet or government services, then pay 245 rubles (with a 30% discount).

This amount may change; details are specified in clause 1 of Art. 333.26 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. Remember that only one person from the couple pays the state fee.

Note.

Sample receipt for payment of state duty

If one of the newlyweds has a benefit, then you don’t have to pay your part of the fee. Payment is made at any branch of Sberbank. Remember that banks charge a commission of 20 rubles for this operation. After payment, bring the receipt to the registry office along with the application.

Ask the registry office employees for payment details, but most banks also have this information. If you change your mind about applying, the money will not be returned.

Which surname should I choose?

The marriage certificate contains information about the last name of each spouse. In the event that a woman has changed her last name, she will have to replace her internal civil passport and foreign passport.

Note!

If there are other documents containing the premarital surname (diplomas, title documents for property), there is no need to replace them. It is enough to present a marriage certificate.

The parties must indicate their choice in the application, however, in the process of family relations, surnames may be changed several times.

There is a restriction for choosing a double family name - if at least one of the citizens had a double surname, they are deprived of the right to make such a choice.

Documentation

In addition to the application, you will be required to provide the following documents:

1. The identification document is a passport, although in some cases a sailor's passport or military ID will do.
2. A document authorizing persons to marry is provided if one of the future spouses has not reached the age of marriage of 18 years.
3. A document confirming that the previous marriage has been dissolved - it is provided by citizens who were previously in a marital relationship. In most cases, a divorce certificate or death certificate of the previous spouse will suffice.
4. If there is a foreigner in the couple , a foreign passport and translation of all documents will be required.

And one more important detail.

If you submit an application to the same registry office where your previous marriage was dissolved, then you do not need to present a certificate of dissolution.

Girls change their last name after marriage to their spouse’s last name in 60% of cases. But you can take a double surname, for example, Ivanova-Pankratova.

After the ceremony, a passport with the old surname will be valid for another 30 days. This time is given in order to have time to change all documents: passport, driver’s license, work book, tax identification number, documents for an apartment.

After the marriage is registered, the passports of both spouses will be stamped and the information will be entered into the accounting book. After some time, you will receive a marriage registration certificate.

Sample application for marriage registration

If you like to fill out paperwork at home, be sure to download the application from the link below.

We have also prepared a sample form for you to make it easier for you to figure out what data you need to fill in and in what fields.

Procedure for filling out an application

Remember that it must be in writing. It will not be possible to come and verbally declare your intentions. Take the form from the employees who prepare the documents or download it from our website to fill out at home.

Let's take a closer look.

Remember that signatures and dates are placed at the registry office. When filling out the application, please adhere to the following rules:

• Point 1 - indicate the first name, last name and patronymic of both spouses.
• Column 2 - enter dates of birth and age at the time of application.
• Point 3 - fill in the place of birth as indicated in the passport.
• Column 4 - indicate the citizenship of the bride and groom.
• Point 5 - indicate your nationality. This requirement is optional and can be completed as desired.
• Column 6 - indicate your place of residence, do not confuse it with registration.
• Column 7 - indicate your identification document. Also fill in the number, series of this document
• paragraph 8 - fill in the information about the document that confirms the termination of the previous marriage, if you were previously married. If this is your first marriage, then mark it as missing.

Below there will be lines that are responsible for changing the last name. If the future husband or wife decides to cheat, enter the new last name in these lines. Remember that you cannot make mistakes in the application, otherwise it will be considered invalid.

The application form is divided into two halves, one part for the groom, the second for the bride, everyone must fill in the information independently. If everything is in order, they will put a special signature and stamp on the form and tell you when to come for registration.

Marriage registration: who is allowed to get married and at what age

Marriage registration is possible not only for Russians who have official citizenship. The list of conditions for registering a marriage is indicated above . But there are other important aspects and conditions. These include the marriageable age of both parties.

In Russia, the legal age for marriage is 18 years old, but if there are some important circumstances, even sixteen-year-olds can get married. For example, pregnancy. If we are talking about a foreign citizen, then the minimum age is stipulated by the legislation of his country. As for stateless people, they can marry according to the laws of the country where they permanently live or where they spend most of the time.

Another important circumstance is the consent of both parties to enter into marriage. If there is no such consent, the relationship cannot be registered.

How much to submit

A minimum of 30 days must pass from the date of application to the wedding. The maximum period has been increased to 12 months. This time is given for the couple to reconsider the decision. An application for a year can be submitted through the government services website.

Each registry office has a schedule and visiting days. There are situations when a couple does not want or cannot wait a month. Relationships are registered expeditiously in the following cases:

1. The bride is pregnant , provides a doctor's certificate.
2. The couple had a child together.
3. There is a threat to the life of one of the spouses - a serious illness.
4. The registry office employee may permit it in other cases if a business trip or military service is planned.

When and to which registry office should I apply?

The period for consideration of the application at the registry office is 1 month - this is the standard period established by law. This period of time is provided so that the couple can finally confirm their decision and get to know their soul mate better. After 30 days, the marriage can be registered.

However, there is also an accelerated procedure if:

• The groom is called up for military service;
• The person goes on a business trip;
• The birth of a child is coming;
• According to the state of health of the person.

There is also the opportunity to increase the period for registration to 2 months. Most often this may be due to queues at the registry office or the desire of the couple to get married on a certain day. A couple can sign at any other registry office or wedding palace, regardless of registration and place of residence. While in another region or city, you have the right to submit an application to the registry office of your choice.

On what days are applications accepted?

Since registry offices are government agencies, they are required to obey labor laws. Many people think that Saturday is a reception day, since weddings most often take place on Saturday.

But this is not true, most registry offices will register your application only from Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday will be days off.

But there are other dangers; some registry offices have special days for accepting documents related to marriage registration. It could be Thursday or Tuesday, you can call the staff to clarify the day of the week more precisely.

There are also sanitary days on which outsiders are not allowed in at all; usually such a day falls from the 25th to the 30th of each month.

But there are exceptions in the opposite direction. In large cities there are now wedding palaces that can operate seven days a week, especially in the summer months. We recommend submitting your application on Tuesday or Wednesday as there are fewer queues on these days.

Submission methods

An application for marriage can be submitted:

1. on the State Services website when filling out a certain form;
2. at the MFC at the place of registration;
3. at any registry office you like within the country.

Public services

If future spouses decide to submit an application through State Services, they will be able to:

1. fill out an electronic application for registration of relations by entering information from the necessary documents online;
2. decide whether a festive ceremony is needed;
3. choose the registry office where the marriage registration will take place.

You need to know that the electronic application must be submitted along with standard documents. The document itself must be filled out perfectly and correctly. The government services portal has tips that will help you do everything right.

If the future spouses are confident that they can cope with filling out the application on their own, and they have already used the State Services website, then they can safely submit the document in electronic format. Please remember that registration is required to use the portal.

Mail

Usually there is no need to send an application to another city, because the bride and groom have the right to choose any registry office they like, located nearby. But you must keep in mind that you will have to use postal services if you need a duplicate marriage certificate , for example, if lost, or archival certificates to confirm a previous divorce or death of a former spouse.

Important! A response with the necessary papers will be sent by registered mail.

The main points must be taken into account:

1. the application must be certified by a notary;
2. the package of documents must be sent by registered mail with notification;
3. receipts and application forms can be found on the website of your region;
4. The letter must include an application, documents confirming the absence of reasons for refusing a new marriage, and a copy of the receipt for payment of the state duty.

MFC

To apply for a family union at the city Multifunctional Center, you need the following:

1. prepare the necessary documents (identity cards, application, payment receipt);
2. The two of you can go to the MFC to register your marriage. If one person is absent, then the procedure is impossible, except in cases where there is a power of attorney certified by a notary for the second newlywed;
3. Before filling out the application, pay the relationship registration tax. This can be done at any bank (they will also issue a receipt there). Or use the payment terminal directly at the MFC;
4. fill out the application form according to the sample that is valid on the day of application;
5. wait until all important papers are checked and receive an answer ;
6. select the place and date of registration.

The stage of submitting an application through the MFC has been completed. Future spouses just have to come to the selected registry office to register family relationships a month after the MFC approves the papers.

In person at the registry office

To register with the registry office, you need to collect the necessary documents and come with them to the authority on the day of reception of citizens. Many registry offices do not work every day, so the specific schedule needs to be clarified on the website of the department itself.

The period from the moment of filing an application to registration is from one month to six months. Future spouses have the right to independently choose the date of the celebration from among those available. If the required date is occupied in a particular registry office, then the couple has the right to contact another and find out how things are going there. You can submit your application to the registry office where the required date is available.

Advantages of personal contact:

1. the registry office employee is obliged to help deal with all the difficulties that often arise for applicants;
2. there is no need for electronic versions of documents;
3. if the documents are accepted, the future spouses can relax and not worry about the future fate of the papers;
4. There is no need to worry that the electronic system will experience interruptions in operation.

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.

The cost of painting with a solemn ceremony

The solemn ceremony implies that the marriage procedure will take place in a separate room in which guests can sit. At such a ceremony, the registry office employee reads a solemn speech, and then invites the spouses to sign the certificate form.

In this case, you will have to pay the same state fee, the amount of which is 350 rubles. Further costs are related to the desires and vision of the spouses. Each individual service during the marriage process must be paid separately, depending on the cost presented for it, which in all cases is purely individual. Any registry office has a list of services provided. It may include the work of a photographer, apartments for congratulations, decoration of a flower room, live music, etc.

Multifunctional center - MFC

Another convenient option for submitting an application is multifunctional centers - MFCs. They are located in every district of the city and operate from 8 am to 8 pm. The MFC employs female consultants who will answer any question. The procedure, from receiving the coupon to submitting documents, takes 15-30 minutes.

In addition, the MFC receives an electronic coupon so as not to stand in line. While you wait for a call, watch TV in comfortable chairs. And if you come early in the morning, drink a mug of coffee to cheer yourself up; coffee machines are located in the corner.

Reasons for refusal

Failure to comply with the requirements for future spouses may be grounds for marriage.
So, if one of them is in another marriage or is declared incompetent, registration will be denied. In cases where the refusal is unlawful, it is recommended to file a complaint, or simply contact another department, so as not to overshadow the days of preparation by litigation with the authorities.

Submitting an application to the registry office is an integral procedure for people who decide to legalize their relationship. In accordance with recent changes in legislation, newlyweds have the right not only to choose the date, time and place of the wedding, but also the method of submitting the application. On the one hand, you can use the traditional method and visit the registry office in person; on the other hand, registration is available through the State Services portal.

How to refuse

If the bride or groom changes their mind about registering their relationship officially, each of them can withdraw the application. You don’t have to write an explanatory note or come up with reasons for this.

Come and say that you want to unregister. If you go in person, then don't forget to take your passport with you. If the documents were submitted online, then call the registry office and tell them that you will not come on the appointed date.

If at least one of the newlyweds does not come to the registry office on the appointed day, then the marriage will not be registered, this is stated in paragraph 4 of Art. 27 of the Law “On Civil Status Acts”.

List of documents to be provided: minimum required

Usually, it is enough to provide the government office with 3 main documents:

1. Statement. A joint application for marriage is filled out by both spouses. In this article you can see a sample form and download a blank application form. By law, the application must be submitted at least 1 month before the appointed date. But in practice, it is better to take a good amount of time and write an application 2-3 months in advance. In some cases, the period may be reduced, up to registration on the day of application. You can find all the details about the deadlines in the article at the link.
2. Identity cards. This could be a passport or military ID for a military personnel.
3. Receipt for payment of state duty. The state duty is 350 rubles. You can pay it at a bank branch.

Please note that currently the application does not have to be written by hand in person at the registry office. You can apply through the EPGU - a web resource that allows you to order online government services from issuing a new passport to making an appointment with a doctor.

Be careful. Copies of all attached documents must be added to the electronic application. And the application itself must be drawn up impeccably correctly. In addition, the procedure itself is multi-step and requires care and scrupulousness.

If you are 100% sure that you can complete everything in the required way, and even better, if you already have experience in successfully using the USPU, you can safely submit your application online.

Otherwise, we strongly advise you to resort to the traditional method of submitting documents , because:

• In case of any difficulties, they must be resolved immediately by the registry office employee.
• There is no need to make electronic versions of documents.
• When the documents are accepted, you will be calm about their further fate, you will immediately be able to personally agree on the date of marriage registration and not worry whether the electronic system of the web portal will work correctly.

However, applications and passports alone are often not enough . What other documents do you need to take with you to the registry office and in what cases?

Various situations

Apply in person

As we wrote above, newlyweds choose any registry office, just find out the opening hours and address in advance.

5 times we were asked what the difference is between a registry office and a wedding palace. The registry office registers marriages, divorces, and births of children. But the wedding palace deals only with weddings; it has a special hall for celebrations, places for guests, and good musical equipment.

If you visit in person, you will have to wait in line, especially if you are submitting documents in the summer. In addition, you need to call the registry office in advance to find out when they accept the application.

Apply alone, without a fiancé

A common situation is that the groom cannot come to the registry office with the bride to submit documents. This happens when a man goes on a business trip, serves in military service, is in another country, or is serving a sentence in prison.

The bride can submit documents alone; to do this, the groom goes to a notary and has the application certified. It is then given or mailed to the bride. At the same time, the girl fills out a second application with her data.

After both steps are completed, go to the registry office. If the groom is seriously ill or is in the hospital, then call a notary or a civil registry office employee to see him at the hospital or at home.

If the bride or groom is a citizen of another state, then have the application certified at the consulate.

During pregnancy

If the bride is pregnant, the registry office staff will register the relationship even on the same day. You just need to bring with you a certificate from the antenatal clinic, which will confirm this fact. The document states:

• the name of the hospital where the girl was examined;
• passport information of the bride;
• gestational age in weeks;
• date of receipt of the certificate;
• information about the doctor who conducted the examination;
• stamp with signature;

The certificate is issued on a special form so that it cannot be falsified. If the pregnancy is short, 2-4 weeks, then you will have to wait 1 month. But this is not certain, it all depends on the date when you apply to the registry office. But if the girl is already 5-9 months old, then the wedding will be allowed to take place as quickly as possible.

Conditions

Not everyone can get married. According to the law, there are certain rules:

1. The future husband and wife must be adults;
2. Spouses must have legal capacity;
3. If one of the couple was in a previous marriage, then the registration must be cancelled. The registry office staff will definitely check whether the previous marriage (if there was one) has been dissolved. In our country, bigamy is unacceptable, and for this reason it is impossible to legitimize new relationships before dissolving the previous ones;
4. Marriage will be registered only with mutual consent.

Important! If young people are over 16 years old, they will be allowed to sign only if they become parents or the girl becomes pregnant.
The application will be considered within thirty days, which means that an alliance can be concluded no earlier than a month after submitting the application. Often the application is considered within two months.

Sometimes registry office employees meet the couple halfway. For example, if a girl is preparing to soon become a mother, then she can marry her man on the day of filing the application. Registration is also carried out earlier if the life or well-being of one of the future spouses is at risk.

But usually marriage takes place only after a month and this is a strict rule. During this time, the future husband and wife should carefully consider their decision.

How to apply through government services

Not long ago it became possible to submit documents for registration through the government services portal. To do this, go to the government services website via the Internet, register, and confirm your identity. The bride and groom register on the website.

Do you see the difference?

This method is suitable for those who want to submit an application in advance , since this can be done on the website six months before the wedding. The procedure is often started by the groom, and then he sends an invitation to the bride. After this, the bride goes to the website and completes filling out the information.

When the information is filled out, go to the tab to pay the state fee. Payment is made by credit card or from a mobile phone account. In 2021, you can get a 30% discount for those who apply online.

As a result, the state fee will be 245 rubles, and not 350, as for a personal visit to the registry office. You don’t need to go to the bank separately, and you don’t need to print out a receipt either. The government services website operates automatically.

In 5-10 minutes a confirmation message will be sent to your email. It will contain the date and time when to come to the registry office with documents. But only those who are over 18 years old can use this service.

Pros:

• You can submit an application from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the Internet.
• Choose any registry office in Russia.
• Please indicate any available date and time.
• The application is submitted six months before the marriage is registered.
• You save time because you don’t have to stand in queues.

Minuses:

• Confirm your registration on the government services website.
• The application can only be submitted if you are 18 years of age or older.
• There must be at least 45 days before marriage registration.
• Sometimes the site does not work, technical work is being carried out. Although this can hardly be called a minus, because registry offices also have weekends and sanitary days.

Below we have made instructions to make it easier for those who have never used government services to navigate. At the first stage, select a category - marriage registration. It is located at the top right.

After that, press the blue button with the inscription - get the service.

Now fill in the information about the bride or groom. Enter your passport details here.

At the next stage, you will be asked to fill out information about your place of residence.

Now indicate the registry office where the ceremony will take place.

After this, a calendar will appear on which you indicate the date and time at which you want to register your marriage.

At this stage, indicate whether you were previously married or not.

It remains to fill in some information, such as the number of children, nationality, education and age.

Now all that remains is to send an invitation to your other half, indicate their SNILS and click the button - invite.

You can apply for marriage registration: 30 days before the wedding

Article 27 clause 2 of the law “On acts of civil status”.

Maximum period for submitting an application to the registry office: 12 months before the desired date

Article 27 clause 2 of the law “On acts of civil status”.

State fee for registering a marriage: 350 rubles when paying at a bank

clause 1 art. 333.26 Tax Code of the Russian Federation

Additionally

Depending on the specific situation, those getting married may require additional documents.

What do minors need?

According to the law, if minors who are over 16 years of age wish to legalize a relationship, then parental permission is required under federal law. This point regarding the permissible age or required papers can be adjusted at the regional level.

Along with the application, it is necessary to provide passports and certain documents as proof that the couple must be allowed to register the relationship:

1. Application from a minor;
2. Written permission of parents (trustees, adoptive parents). If both future spouses are minors, then permission is required from the parents of both parties;
3. Documents that prove the existence of good reasons.

All of the above papers must be submitted to the administration of the district where the future spouses live. Permission can be obtained from local authorities. Most often, this permission is issued by the head of the district administration.

Remarriage

If one or both future spouses were previously married, they are required to provide evidence that the previous marriage was annulled, namely:

1. for divorced people – a certificate of divorce;
2. for a widow/widower – death certificate of the spouse;
3. in certain cases (the relationship was formalized by force, a fictitious marriage), it is necessary to have a document stating that the marriage was declared invalid by a court decision.

Advice! The certificates mentioned above are issued at the registry office.

With a foreigner

To complete an application to enter into official relations with a foreign citizen, you need to collect the following package of important papers in advance:

1. identity cards of future spouses;
2. translation of a foreigner’s passport certified by a notary;
3. marriage tax payment receipt;
4. a document confirming the absence of a legal wife;
5. certificate of divorce, if it was concluded;
6. registration of a foreigner or residence permit, if the future husband is not a resident of a country that has a visa-free regime.

All of the listed documents are basic in the case of registering a marriage with a foreigner. Without them, the registry office will refuse the procedure. All documents in a foreign language must have a translation certified by a notary. Or there must be a mark indicating that the documents are recognized as legal in Russia.

With a prisoner

To marry a person who is in prison, you need to prepare the following documents:

1. ID cards;
2. certificate of divorce from a previous marriage (if there was one);
3. marriage license for minors.

You must first go to the registry office and take an application form. After this, you need to go to the place where the prisoner is staying. He must participate in filling out the application in the presence of a notary. The marriage will take place in a place where it will be convenient for the staff of the registry office, as well as the prison. This is usually a separate meeting room.

Remember the main thing:

1. Agree on the wedding date with the bride or groom.
2. The application can be submitted through government services or downloaded and filled out at home.
3. Pay a state fee of 350 rubles or a discount through government services of 245 rubles.
4. The date can be chosen 12 months before the wedding. If the bride is pregnant, then they can schedule the ceremony the next day.
5. Both newlyweds must be at least 18 years old. If the bride is pregnant, you can get a marriage license at 16 years old.
6. Come to register your marriage on the appointed day and time, take your passports with you.

Deadlines for submitting an application to the registry office

Based on the innovations that came into force in October 2021, it is permissible to submit an application twelve months before the intended wedding.
Along with this, the marriage will not be registered earlier than thirty days later. Exceptions when the union is formalized earlier include:

• birth of a child;
• pregnancy;
• serious illness of one of the future spouses.

Attention! If there are special circumstances, it is required to attach a document confirming the right to enter into an early union and write an application addressed to the management of the registry office.

Most registry offices accept applications five days a week. Closed: Sunday and Monday. You can find out about the operating hours of a particular institution via the Internet.

If you want to formalize the relationship as soon as possible, that is, not set a wedding day in a year, but get married in a month, then it is better to come in the morning. The earlier the application is submitted, the greater the timing. Most people getting married prefer to get married in the morning so they can celebrate all day.