Where to Get Married in Poznań
Civil marriages in Poland are concluded before the head of a Civil Registry Office.
In Poznań, documents should be submitted to:
Civil Registry Office (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego - USC)
16/20 Libelta Street
61-706 Poznań
Poland
The office serves clients by appointment only. Visits must be scheduled in advance: online through the city website, or by phone via POZnań*Kontakt: +48 61 646 33 44
After arriving at the office, a client must collect a ticket from the ticket machine on the first floor.
Required Documents for Foreigners
When applying for marriage, the foreign partner must present the following documents for inspection. The foreigner must present: a passport or national identity card, and a residence card, if one has been issued.
Birth certificate
A copy of the birth certificate must be submitted together with a Polish translation prepared by a sworn translator registered in Poland, a sworn translator authorised in an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or a consul.
Documents Concerning a Previous Marriage
If the foreigner was previously married, they must present documents confirming that the earlier marriage has ended.
This may include:
- a marriage certificate with a note confirming divorce,
- a marriage certificate confirming annulment,
- a marriage certificate confirming that the marriage legally no longer exists, or
- a marriage certificate together with a document confirming divorce or annulment if the necessary information cannot be determined from the other documents.
These documents allow the Civil Registry Office to confirm that there are no legal obstacles to entering a new marriage.
Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry
A foreigner must also provide a certificate confirming that, under the law of their home country, they are legally allowed to marry.
This certificate must be translated into Polish by: a sworn translator registered in Poland, a sworn translator authorised in an EU or EEA country, or a consul.
When the Certificate Cannot be Obtained
In some countries such certificates are not issued. In such cases the foreigner must apply to a Polish district court (Sąd Rejonowy) for a decision exempting them from the obligation to submit this document.
Declaration of no Legal Impediments
When submitting the documents, the couple must sign a declaration confirming that there are no legal obstacles to the marriage.
If the foreign partner does not speak Polish fluently, the presence of a sworn interpreter is required: during the submission of documents, and during the wedding ceremony itself. The couple must arrange the interpreter on their own.
Wedding Ceremony Location in Poznań
Civil wedding ceremonies in Poznań usually take place in the historic building of the Waga Miejska (Municipal Weigh House) located on the Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) in the city centre.
Final Formalities Before the Wedding
Approximately 1-2 weeks before the scheduled ceremony, the couple must complete the final formalities.
They must provide: the details of the witnesses, and the details of the interpreter, if one is required.
This can be done:
at the office
by scheduling an appointment or calling POZnań*Kontakt: +48 61 646 33 44
or
online
through the electronic delivery system (e-Doręczenia) to the electronic address of the City of Poznań Office.
Access to the Old Market Square
If you need to drive onto the Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) near the Waga Miejska building, you must apply for permission to enter an area marked with the B-1 "no traffic" sign.
The completed application should be sent by email to:
Road Administration of Poznań (Zarząd Dróg Miejskich - ZDM)
Detailed conditions for entering restricted traffic zones are available on the city's official website.
Fees
The official administrative fee for preparing the marriage certificate is 84 PLN
Payment can be made:
by payment card at the office, or
by bank transfer to the account of the City of Poznań:
Bank: PKO BP S.A.
Account number:
94 1020 4027 0000 1602 1262 0763
If you pay by bank transfer, you must bring a printed confirmation of payment to the appointment.
Cash payments are not accepted at the office.
Practical Advice for Foreigners
Preparing the required documents in advance can significantly speed up the procedure. In particular, foreigners should verify whether their home country issues a certificate of legal capacity to marry because obtaining this document may take additional time.
If such a certificate cannot be issued, it is necessary to apply to a Polish district court for an exemption before the marriage procedure can continue.
