Where will you handle the matter?

You can submit the application at the territorially competent Polish consular office.

If you intend to get married in a third country, we suggest that you use the possibility of obtaining (and not issuing by a consul) a certificate from the Polish registry office. The certificate issued by the consul cannot be legalized. On the other hand, the certificate issued by the head of the registry office may be subject to legalization . Therefore, if an official in the country where the marriage is to be concluded requires a legalized certificate, it should be issued by the head of the registry office, and not by a consul.

Do you have to submit documents in person?

Yes, you must submit the documents in person.

How will you make an appointment?

Make an appointment using the e-konsulat system .

What documents do you need to submit?

  1. valid Polish passport or ID card,
  2. application for a certificate,
  3. ensuring that there are no circumstances excluding marriage,
  4. a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate,
  5. if the applicant has previously been married, a copy of the marriage certificate with a note on its termination or a copy of the marriage certificate with a document confirming its termination,
  6. a document confirming the marital status of the future spouse (in the case of foreign-language documents, with a translation made by a sworn translator or consul and legalization, unless otherwise specified in separate regulations).

How much will you pay?

The fee is 50 EUR.

What is the completion date?

The consul will immediately forward your application to the head of the registry office indicated by you.

How will you pick up your documents?

You can collect the certificate in person or it can be sent by post.
Remember! The certificate stating that under Polish law you can get married is valid for six months from the date of issue . 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the future spouse have to be present during the visit related to the submission of the application for a certificate that we can get married under Polish law?

There is no such need, but the content of the document confirming the marital status of the future spouse should not raise any doubts and allow for the completion of all data that should be included in the certificate stating that you can get married under Polish law. The document should, for example, identify the sex of the future spouse.

Legal basis

Act of November 28, 2014, Law on marital status records

The Act of June 25, 2015, Consular Law.