On the territory of Russia, as in many other countries of the modern world, there is one state organization that has the right to approve marriages at the legislative level and in accordance with all official standards - this is the registry office. Naturally, the registration takes place according to a procedure proven over the years and requires certain documents from each side of the future spouses. In addition to documents, they are required to submit an application according to the model. The entire package of documents must be submitted to the registry office at the place of residence. This article will discuss in detail the important aspects and the procedure for registering marriage in general, as well as a list of documents required when applying.
General information
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, the first paragraph that opens the state registration of marriage, and the paramount condition for the conclusion of the union remains the consent of each spouse. To approve this will, they submit a statement drawn up jointly. And the main act regulating the processes of marriage is the Family Code.
The procedure for applying for marriage
It is the Family Code that governs the diversity of property relations that exist between spouses and former spouses. It also establishes the procedure and conditions for registration of marriage in the Russian Federation. According to the main provisions of this code, the following conditions are mandatory conditions for applying for marriage:
- Both spouses are required to be capable, as well as to come of age.
- Each of the parties must terminate the previous marriage, if any.
- The future bride and groom should not be tied by blood ties.
- Another mandatory restriction is a veto on the marriage of adoptive parents with adopted children.
The procedure for registering an application for registration of marriage also includes the need for the personal presence of each of the partners. However, in the event that one of the future spouses is not able to participate in person in the preparation of the application due to any good reason, it is possible to submit documents through their representative. A person representing one of the parties must appear with an act of will, which will be certified by a notary.
An application from spouses can be submitted on working days of the registry office at the place of residence. If you want to apply for a date that is more convenient for you, then you need to go to the registry office and find out when the record will be opened for the date and time you need.
Electronic application for registration of relations
Modern technologies make it possible to simplify almost any process. In particular, this applies to the registration of marriage in the registry office and the official registration of relations. Each citizen of the Russian Federation has the opportunity to write an electronic application to create his own cell of society, officially approved. The procedure for registering marriage in the Russian Federation allows anyone who is interested in submitting documents online to apply for, following this set of actions:
- Form the necessary acts, because the electronic application will require some personal data.
- Fill out the form on the official resource of the State Services of the Russian Federation.
Attention! When filling out an electronic application for the registration of your marriage, you need to carefully fill out the questionnaire. Each field is of great importance, skipping any of them entails sad consequences for your marriage.
How to track the progress of your electronic application
You can track the status of an electronic application for marriage in the following ways:
- By linking e-mail to your profile on the website of the State Services. Immediately after processing your request, a notification will be sent to the mail.
- Directly on the website of the State Services in the section entitled "Checking the status of the application."
- Using ESIA (Unified Identification and Authentication System).
List of documentation when preparing an application
Many future newlyweds face problems when applying for documents. Often, the choice of a convenient date can be overshadowed by the absence of any required documents. To avoid this, you need to study the full list of documentation in advance and prepare everything according to the requirements of the registry office. It is important to remember that the main act, based on which the registration of a future marriage takes place, remains a statement. Both newlyweds fill it, an obligatory factor is personal presence.
Since the application was created according to a certain template, it is necessary to indicate a large amount of personal information in it. The application should indicate such data about the spouses:
- Individual data, namely F. I. O.
- Nationality.
- Citizenship of each spouse.
- The age of future newlyweds.
- Information about previous marriages.
- Indicate the exact year, month, birthday.
- Future surnames of man and woman.
- Passport data.
- Details of the date and time of the appointment of the marriage.
- The death certificate of the wife or husband is for the widower or widow.
Aspect of marriage with foreign citizens in the Russian Federation
Citizens from other countries and stateless persons will need:
- A document that can confirm that there are no obstacles to the marriage (this document is issued by a special committee of the country from which the citizen came). For persons without Russian citizenship - by the consulate of the country in which this person lives. Limitations on the duration of this document are established by the law of the state in whose territory it was issued.
- Foreign documentation is required to undergo the legalization procedure and be notarized in Russian.
- As soon as the application is fully executed in accordance with all the rules, the civil servant of the registry office will tell you the intended date and time of the wedding.
Additional documentation list
The procedure for state registration of marriage includes, in addition to the main package of documents, the points indicated below:
- Identity card of each spouse.
- A document that confirms that the previous marriage of one of the newlyweds was dissolved.
- Official confirmation from parents, guardians or adoptive parents, if at the time of marriage one of the partners is minor.
- The form confirming the payment of the state fee in full, without any debt.
Application deadlines
As soon as the lovers make the final decision that it is time to formalize their desire in a strong union of two hearts, documentation comes into play. The first thing to do is to file a petition in the form of an electronic application, this must be done in advance, in the range from 30 to 180 days before the intended wedding ceremony. The second is to reckon, knowing that a response letter from the registry office workers will be received no earlier than 5 days from the date of appeal. The best option is if the young people take the time and personally visit the government agency, the deadlines for submitting their application can be significantly reduced to 1-2 months.
Reasons for early marriage
The procedure for registering marriage includes some exceptions that give an advantage in the speed of registration. These are the cases:
- The bride is expecting a baby, and the gestational age has passed the mark of three months, of course, a prerequisite is the availability of a certificate from a medical professional who monitors the physical condition of the woman.
- The groom soon and urgently leaves for a long trip.
- There is a serious threat to the life of one of the former spouses.
Other reasons can be provided in the registry office, and how much weight they are, is estimated by employees of a state institution.
Mandatory state duty
For the marriage, as well as for many other legal services of paperwork, a certain amount of money is charged in favor of the state - state duty. The size of this financial transaction is 350 rubles. A check must be attached to the rest of the documentation. Methods of payment of state duty:
- Through the terminals.
- Turning to the office of one of the banks.
- Using a bank card in your account to serve payers.
Refusal to accept a petition
No matter how strong the desire of the young people to marry, sometimes unpleasant and unexpected obstacles appear on the way at this bright ceremony. After all, the marriage registration procedure allows registry office employees to reject an application for legitimate reasons. There are the following restrictions that will not allow you to successfully issue a petition:
- The most common hurdle is an incomplete set of documentation.
- The application is filled with false information.
- One of the married continues to be in a previous marriage.
- Persons wishing to formalize their union are under investigation, and law enforcement agencies have not issued an act permitting marriage.
When a couple in love receives a written refusal from the registry office workers, then do not despair. Carefully study the received papers, because they indicate the reason why the request was not granted. If just a document is missing, then this can be quickly fixed. If you have serious problems or an unreasonable refusal from employees of a state institution, contact the court. Remember that a written refusal to request is written out within a month from the moment of appeal.
Familiarization of future spouses with their rights and obligations
The procedure for registration of marriage implies that an employee of a state institution, namely an employee of the registry office, should familiarize the newlyweds with their rights and obligations as future official spouses and parents, as well as warn about the consequences of hiding obstacles to marriage. Future husband and wife should tell their partner about their health status. The concealment of any physical or psychological defects of one of the spouses may invalidate the marriage.
Once the marriage is over, the registry office employees must issue you a marriage certificate, if you are citizens of the Russian Federation, they will put a stamp on your passport. It is not transferred to other documentation. But it is worth paying attention that if you change the name, you will have to change all other documents that have legal force.
As a result, it is worth noting that the marriage registration procedure will not become an obstacle in organizing a festive wedding ceremony. It is only necessary to carefully prepare all aspects of your act and look forward to the wedding!