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How to get married in Poland?
Find out what types of marriages there are and how to do them step by step.
Sua voz em Direito is a podcast created by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia, which seeks to demystify Polish law.
Support never before given to the Portuguese community in Poland.

🎙️ Your Voice in Law: Civil Marriage in Poland – Step by Step

In collaboration with Fundacja Portugalia

By: Ernestyna Niemiec – Polish lawyer

Introduction

Welcome to another episode of Your Voice in Law, a podcast created in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia for the Portuguese community in Poland.

In this episode, we explain how to get legally married (civil marriage) in Poland – all the required steps and legal conditions.

1. Prepare the Required Documents

Couples must submit the following to the Civil Registry Office:

Original birth certificate with certified translation
Document confirming eligibility to marry under Portuguese law
Valid passport or national ID

2. Pay the Fees

Marriage certificate issuance: 84 PLN
Urgent processing (e.g. pregnancy, illness): 39 PLN
Off-site wedding ceremony (on request): fee depends on the location

3. Submit a Declaration at the Registry Office

At least one month before the ceremony, both partners must:

Declare there are no legal obstacles to the marriage
Choose which surname(s) to use after marriage

🗓️ The declaration is valid for 6 months. In exceptional cases, the registry office may allow an earlier date.

4. Legal Impediments

The following prevent legal marriage under Polish law:

Underage
Incapacity or serious mental illness
Family relationship (blood/adoption)
Already married

5. The Ceremony & Name Choice

During the ceremony:

Both parties sign the marriage certificate
Declare the surname they’ll use

Options:

One shared surname
Keep current surnames
Combine surnames

If no decision is made, both partners keep their current names.

Conclusion

Civil marriage in Poland is straightforward for Portuguese citizens if the legal steps and documents are followed properly.

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