In recent years, more and more newlyweds are abandoning the romance of the registry office in favor of practicality. Not everyone likes to order a wedding cortege and then stand in line with the guests for a long time in the lobby of the Wedding Palace. Some couple will definitely be late, someone will forget their passports, and all this time both the newlyweds themselves and their guests will be forced to wait. The speech of a registry office employee has long become a reason for jokes, and interiors (especially in the regions) are often not conducive to romantic photographs. The ceremonial registration of a marriage differs from the non-ceremonial one in its pomp, which is sometimes quite inappropriate and does not fit into the concept of the wedding.
Solemn registration of marriage and non-solemn registration - what are the differences?
You can come to the informal registration even in jeans or a tracksuit. It is held not in the Wedding Palace, but in the regional registry office. The main difference between solemn and non-solemn registration of marriage is that non-solemn is nothing more than a legal procedure, for which you do not need to set aside a whole day and gather guests.
There can be many reasons for a non-celebratory registration - from on-site registration, which usually follows in a few days or weeks, to a complete reluctance to hold any celebrations at all. Recently, instead of spending money on a lavish wedding, newlyweds are increasingly planning a trip with the money they save.
Rules for submitting documents
From a legal point of view, the solemn registration of marriage differs very little from the non-solemn registration. The bride and groom jointly submit an application to the registry office, in which they indicate their mutual desire to get married and confirm that both have reached the age of majority and are not in an undissolved marriage. The application is submitted together with the newlyweds’ passports and a receipt for payment of the state duty.
Through “Gosuslugi”
When submitting an application through the government services website, you can immediately make a choice between solemn and non-solemn marriage registration. A note about this is placed directly when filling out the application online.
To use the public services portal, the bride and groom must have registered accounts there, confirmed by an electronic signature. This is necessary so that the newlyweds can jointly sign the application.
The state duty can also be paid on the website using the online service.
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To do this, you must submit the application to the registry office yourself. The state duty in this case will be slightly higher (there is a discount on the government services website). The set of documents for both ceremonial and non-ceremonial registration will be the same.
Deadlines for painting under quarantine conditions
The coronavirus pandemic has made significant changes to the work of many budget organizations, and registry offices are no exception. During the quarantine, some of them completely stopped registering most civil status acts, including marriages. But in some regions (for example, in Tyumen), registration has become available online.
This could be an ideal option for non-ceremonial registration, because you don’t even need to leave your home for it - just submit an application on the government services portal, after which the registrar will independently enter the data into the civil registry book and issue the spouses an electronic marriage certificate.
Fortunately, as of June 1, 2021, restrictions have been lifted in most regions, and registry offices are operating as standard - you must submit an application a month before the desired registration date.
What days are they on?
The solemn registration of marriage differs from the non-solemn one in that it is usually held on weekends. Most often, Saturday becomes the busiest day in the work of registry offices. After all, when setting the date for the ceremonial registration, the desire of the newlyweds is not enough - you need to take into account that the guests must also be free on this day.
Non-ceremonial registration is carried out on weekdays according to the work schedule of a regular government agency - as a rule, district registry offices are open five days a week from 8:30 to 17:30.
In some regions, specific days may be set aside for non-ceremonial registration, such as odd or even numbers, or certain days of the week.
How to apply for non-celebratory marriage registration.
In order to register the fact of the birth of a family in a non-celebratory setting, newlyweds only need to submit an application to the appropriate registry office. This must be done no less than a month and no more than a year before the expected start date of the marriage.
This document states:
- name of the body to which it is submitted;
- Full name. both newlyweds;
- date of birth, how many full years;
- passport series and number;
- place of registration;
- citizenship and nationality;
- information about the document confirming the termination of the previous relationship;
- the surname of each spouse after registration.
The application is signed by both spouses and certified by a registry office employee, and an entry number is assigned to it.
Reference. One of the newlyweds can apply for marriage if they have a notarized power of attorney from the second with the right to sign such an application. You can authorize another person to sign the application if there are good reasons (serious illness, military service, long business trip, etc.).
For non-ceremonial registration, you must pay a state fee of 350 rubles.
Differences between ceremonies for solemn and non-solemn registration of marriage
In this regard, the solemn registration of marriage differs from the non-solemn one in that the latter takes place faster and does not carry any festive atmosphere. It can be compared to a visit to the passport office to pick up a reissued document.
The bride and groom appear at the appointed time to sign in the civil registration book, listen to a short speech by the registrar and receive a certificate. There will be no music, no photographer, no queue of other weddings. The more solemn registration of marriage differs from the usual one in that the second one is carried out in a simple office of a civil servant.
What is non-ceremonial registration
Registration of marriage without a ceremony requires filing an application by mutual consent of the parties and reaching a certain age. As well as the absence of undissolved previous marriages, confirmed by documents.
According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the age of marriage is 18 years. However, under certain circumstances, the age of the couple may be reduced (pregnancy of the bride).
Written parental consent is often required from the minor. This information must be clarified for each federal subject.
How is it different from a regular wedding?
The ceremonial registration of marriage requires compliance with certain traditions and social rules:
- The bride and groom must be dressed festively and elegantly. Guests are required to adhere to an appropriate dress code.
- The wedding takes place in the ceremonial hall of the registry office or in the Wedding Palace.
- At such an event there is a photographer and cameraman. If the newlyweds did not have time to agree with the photographer or there was a discrepancy, then the civil registry office employees can promptly provide their specialist.
- Leaving the registry office is accompanied by congratulatory speeches, the release of doves into the sky, confetti and firecrackers; small coins and rice are thrown for the happiness and well-being of the young couple.
- Before the wedding banquet or trip, there is a promenade with a photo shoot at the sights and iconic places of the city. During walks, flowers are often laid at monuments.
Non-solemn registration of marriage with a citizen of another state
If one of the newlyweds is a foreign citizen, then non-celebratory marriage registration is often chosen in order to truly celebrate the wedding in his homeland.
What documents are required
The procedure for marrying a foreigner is the same, regardless of whether we are talking about a citizen of a foreign country or the CIS.
The list of documents for a citizen of another state is as follows:
- identification document;
- certificate of divorce from a previous marriage, if there was one;
- a certificate of marital status issued in the country of which he is a citizen.
Documents must be valid in Russia, translated into Russian and certified by a Russian notary.
Features of the ceremony
A citizen of any state who wishes to get married in Russia is subject to the laws of the Russian Federation, and marriage is concluded only in the manner established by local legislation.
If the newlywed is already married, and the laws of his native country allow polygamy, he still will not be able to get married in Russia. The same applies to the minimum acceptable age. It is different in different countries, in most regions of Russia it is 18 and older (not counting individual cases).
A marriage with a citizen of the CIS can be concluded in any district registry office, with a citizen of the Baltic countries and foreign countries - only in some branches.
By default, a marriage entered into in the Russian Federation is also valid in other states, unless their legislation provides otherwise.
If the marriage is revealed to be fictitious (the spouses do not live together, do not maintain a joint household, do not communicate with each other and do not provide each other with material support), it will be annulled from the moment of its conclusion. Thus, if the marriage was concluded to accelerate the acquisition of citizenship, citizenship will be revoked.
Where does the wedding ceremony begin at the registry office?
The bride and groom, as well as everyone else (primarily witnesses) should appear at the wedding palace a little earlier than the specified time - about 15 minutes. This is necessary in order to feel more calm and confident. Having given their passports to the registry office employee, the bride and groom wait for a call for some time. A state stamp is placed on the corresponding pages of the newlyweds’ passports indicating the time and place of legal registration of the marriage. After the documents are prepared, the young couple is asked to register in a special registration book.
Before heading to City Hall for the ceremony, make sure you meet all the requirements for a civil marriage. Marriage licenses can be issued on the same day as a civil ceremony at Ottawa City Hall, provided all legal requirements are met. Two Witnesses: Two witnesses must be present at the ceremony as specified in Section 25 of the Marriage Act. The City of Ottawa does not provide witnesses. Identification: Couples must present a valid piece of government photo identification for each partner. Parental consent is required for those aged 16 or 17 years. Marriage after Divorce: If divorced in Canada, the couple must provide the original or a court-certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce, Final Decree or Final Judgment at the time of booking the ceremony. Photocopies are not accepted. Language Interpreter: Couples are responsible for a language interpreter if required in a language other than English or French, or due to physical limitations such as visual and hearing impairments.
- Valid Ontario marriage license.
- Couples are asked to obtain or provide a valid marriage license in Ontario.
- Marriage licenses can also be obtained from any local municipality in Ontario.
City staff will not officiate any person's marriage if.
Upon completion of the documentation issues, the most solemn moment of the wedding begins. A young couple enters the registry office to the majestic music of the Mendelssohn march and stops right at the registrar’s desk. Usually the registration hall is a quite large, spacious room, not cluttered with unnecessary items and decorated in a festive style.
The ceremony is on the second floor of City Hall. The room can accommodate up to 10 people, including five ceremony participants and a videographer or photographer. You can cancel your civil marriage on the day of the ceremony. The cost of the defect is not refundable.
For more information about wedding ceremonies, please contact the Customer Service Center staff by email or call 3-1. Before you can get married in Ontario, you must have a marriage license. If you and your partner meet the criteria, visit your nearest customer service center to obtain a marriage license.
How does a wedding ceremony take place at the registry office? — Basic order:
The witness stands near the bride, the witness stands to the side near the groom. All other guests are seated in places designated for such occasions. After this, the registrar congratulates the newlyweds, expresses their warmest and most exciting wishes, and touches on the themes of love, fidelity, and family happiness. After the bride and groom answer positively to the question “ Do you want to take your husband (wives)…?
", you should put rings on each other - on the ring finger of your right hand. The rings are presented in a ceremonial manner on a special beautiful tray in stylish boxes.
Applications for brokerage licenses can be downloaded from the Department of Public Services website or collected in person at any Customer Service Center. To obtain a burial permit, both a death declaration and a medical death certificate are required. Once registered, a burial authorization form and confirmation of death registration will be issued. Funeral permission can be obtained at any city customer service centers during normal business hours.
All registration fees for registration will be paid monthly, with no direct payment option. All burial permits are processed through customer service centers during normal weekday business hours. You will be required to check in with building security at the ground floor information desk and security staff will escort you to the appropriate area.
Newly-made spouses will need to sign two copies of a special act of registering the civil status. The first of them is necessarily stored in the archives of the registry office, the second - in the archives of the region and city. One fact should be clarified: the rule of the need for signatures on the part of witnesses of the newlyweds has now been abolished. Their main role is to accompany the bride and groom, help them in every possible way and store their things and documents.
All death registration fees will be paid monthly, with no option to pay immediately after closing. If a death occurred in Ontario but the burial or disposal of the remains must take place outside the province, you must still obtain an Ontario burial permit. If the death occurred outside of Ontario but burial or disposition of the remains is to occur in Ontario, you must obtain permission from the appropriate jurisdiction for burial, transit or removal. Oath Commissioner services are offered through Customer Service Centers in the City of Ottawa.
After the marriage is concluded, the young couple receives a marriage certificate, which it is advisable to give to the groom or boyfriend for safekeeping. After this, the spouses are photographed against the backdrop of the palace hall, then the guests present gifts and express congratulations. At this time, it is best to open the champagne and thus end the first part of the wedding celebration on a festive note.
What to do if you need to register a marriage not at your place of residence?
These endorsements include, but are not limited to, oaths, affirmations and testimony.
Since the nature of the paperwork varies greatly, it is strongly recommended that you contact the City of Ottawa prior to your visit to confirm that your certification can be ordered by one of our staff. Additionally, it is important to note that the City of Ottawa Commissioners of Oaths cannot authenticate documents or certify actual copies. A list of notaries or lawyers can be found in your local telephone directory. The oath is used to encourage, if not to be true.
Average age of marriage in Russia and other countries
If we compare the average age of marriage in different countries, Russia in recent years will be closer to those who marry later. There is a tendency that the more stable a country’s economy, the higher the average age of newlyweds. Here's what the statistics say:
- The oldest newlyweds are in Europe. Residents of Great Britain, France, Holland, Norway and Italy enter into their first marriage at an average age of 32.
- Almost behind them are the USA and Spain - here first marriages usually take place at 28 and 29 years old, respectively.
- Also, 29 years is the approximate age of a newlywed in Japan. A little less - 27 years - in China.
- The average age of marriage in Russia is about 25 years.
- In different Latin American countries, this age varies from 19 to 23 years.
The earliest marriages take place in the countries of the Middle East - where the average age of newlyweds is about 17 years, despite the fact that girls are often married off before reaching 14 years of age.
Important points
After applying to the registry office with an application, the marriage registration takes place within a month, however, in the presence of social, domestic, personal and family circumstances, the marriage can be registered earlier or later, as well as on the day the application is submitted to the registry office. Special life situations may include:
- pregnancy;
- birth of a child;
- risks associated with a threat to the life or health of one of the future spouses and other circumstances.
A request to change the period for registering a marriage (increase or decrease) must be confirmed by relevant documents: a certificate from a medical institution, a certificate from the place of work about a business trip, about performing a special and dangerous task, and others.
The union is registered on a certain designated day in an official form, with or without a solemn procedure, which requires the personal presence of persons entering into a marriage relationship. It is not allowed to register a marriage:
- in absentia;
- through third parties (using a power of attorney).
The previously existing institution of witnesses is currently not mandatory. Also, the absence of wedding rings is not an obstacle to consummating a marriage. At the time of filing the application, the issue of changing or leaving the surname of the future wife or husband is also decided.
The consequence of changing the surname is the need to replace all personal official documents (passports, international passports, work records, driver's licenses, work passes, insurance policies and other documents).
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.
