Marriage registration without a ceremony: how is it going in 2020?

Features of this ceremony

The first thing newlyweds note is the shorter duration of the ceremony. If simplified registration takes at most 15-20 minutes, then a simple ceremony will cost the newlyweds 2-3 hours of celebration and large financial expenses. There is also no need for the presence of a large number of guests, as well as attributes. A couple can come together. Registering a marriage at the registry office in some areas means that even close relatives will not have any paintings in the room. Therefore, the couple will be provided with privacy.

Couples also note that the documents for registering a marriage are completed very quickly and can then be carried out as your heart desires. There will also be no need to spend on decor, since the procedure will take place in a regular business office of the registry office. There is also no need to look for witnesses, since they will not need to sign in the registration books. However, if a couple wants to bring several friends with them, they are usually not prohibited from doing so.

It is worth noting that the simplified procedure for registering a marriage is usually carried out in regional branches of the civil registry office. This procedure is not carried out in wedding palaces due to the specific nature of the work of these establishments.

On-site marriage registration

Many couples want to spend their wedding day especially solemnly, without traveling to the registry office, for example, organizing a marriage ceremony on the seashore, on a ship or in nature. However, in Russia, a marriage is officially registered only in the civil registry department, and outdoor ceremonies are possible only under special circumstances.

If the couple does not have a legal reason to conduct an official registration procedure outside the registry office, they can organize their wedding day with an informal outdoor ceremony, which we will talk about a little later.

Official

Official field registration of marriage is carried out only if there are special reasons:

One of the parties to the marriage suffers from a serious illness. The marriage is registered at home or in the hospital.
One of the parties to the marriage is in prison. The marriage is registered at the place where the bride or groom is serving his sentence with official permission from the head of the prison.

Unofficial

The ceremonial field registration of marriage is carried out unofficially. An authorized employee of the registry office comes to the wedding, who conducts the ceremonial part, announces the newlyweds as legal spouses and even allows them to sign in a special journal.

According to the law, it is impossible to register a marriage outside the registry office, so everything that happens at the solemn outdoor ceremony is a theatrical performance according to the script, organized for guests and newlyweds.

A marriage registered outside the registry office will not be recognized as legal. In order to enter into official family relations, a couple in any case needs to register a marriage union at the registry office.

Young people are offered this option: the marriage is officially registered in advance. The couple arrives at the registry office without guests a few days before the scheduled wedding and legitimizes their relationship in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

On the day of the formal field registration of marriage, the bride and groom already have the legal status of husband and wife, but guests of the event do not need to know about this. In this way, you can spend an unforgettable wedding day with an on-site informal registration ceremony among friends and family, away from the registry office. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with where you can register a marriage other than the registry office.

Advantages and disadvantages

This type of marriage registration has its advantages over its traditional counterpart, which include:

the budgetary nature of the celebration involves spending only on paying the state fee;
the efficiency of a wedding of this kind implies a change in status after 20 minutes;
The advantages also include the ability to reschedule the official part to any convenient day or do without it altogether;
the lack of difficulty in accommodating guests will also be a significant advantage;
appearance is at the discretion of the newlyweds due to the lack of a thematic or strict dress code;
If you don’t like the hustle and bustle of weddings, this option will be excellent for holding an informal and quiet celebration.

But this procedure also has disadvantages. In particular, many newlyweds note the lack of romance and the excessive formality of the moment. Also, not all relatives of the older generation and conservative-minded parents will understand this choice. The choice of a non-formal registration may not be suitable for couples who care about their reputation and what will be said behind their back due to the lack of pomp and tradition. It will also be difficult to arrange cute gift exchange ceremonies among friends in the absence of a formal part. To summarize, it is worth saying that if a large number of witnesses are desired, a solemn ceremony will become the most relevant option.

Setting a date

Are you interested in registering a marriage without a ceremony? What days is it held? This question interests many. After all, celebrations and regular painting are probably held at different times.

In general, each registry office has its own rules in this regard. It happens that both ceremonial registration and regular registration take place on the same days. Therefore, it is enough to inquire about the days of celebrations in the organization in your city.

As a rule, non-ceremonial painting will take place by appointment. Moreover, most likely, you will be included in the same list that is used for the solemn registration of marriage. Only in the first case will this process take significantly less time.

True, in some cases you can see that marriage registration without a ceremony is carried out on weekdays, and a wedding with a celebration at the registry office is scheduled for weekends and Fridays. In principle, you should find out the rules in the establishment in your city. Everywhere has its own rules.

The process of non-ceremonial registration at the registry office

Unlike the more usual wedding ceremony, a non-ceremonial format is held in a more formal setting, most often in a small office and its specificity is more reminiscent of the signing of a business contract or employment contract. The process itself consists of several stages:

After checking the relevance of the data, he prints out the form. It contains a unique number, which will subsequently be stored in the archival records of the local registry office;
then the managers make speeches and congratulations;
Then the couple is asked in turn about their consent to marry. Upon receipt of positive responses, a stamp is placed in the passport, as well as on the previously printed registration form;
If the bride wishes to change her surname, a stamp is placed after registration.

Next, the necessary signatures of the head of the civil registry office and the couple are placed. Moreover, the first one signs on the form, and the newlyweds sign it in a special registration book. After which the couple officially receives their completed passports with stamps.

At this step, the official part is completed, and further celebrations take place at the discretion of the newlyweds. When planning the ceremonial part, it is worth remembering that drinking any alcoholic beverages near the walls of the establishment or in its immediate vicinity is prohibited. In the future, the legislation does not regulate the possibilities of the holiday in any way and you can plan it at your own discretion. In order not to break the law, it is better to drink even a traditional glass of champagne in more distant places from the registry office.

How does non-celebratory registration work?

Before making a decision, future newlyweds should know how the non-ceremonial registration of marriage occurs at the registry office and weigh all the positive and undesirable aspects.

This way of formalizing relationships occurs in a fairly formal setting. The future married couple is offered not a formal hall, but one of the registry office offices.

Non-ceremonial registration occurs as follows:

The bride and groom enter the office and give their passports to the registry office employee.
He checks the documents and creates an act record.
A form is printed with a unique serial number.
After this, the employee makes a solemn speech. It is a little shorter than at the solemn ceremony, but its meaning is no different.
The registry office employee asks the newlyweds whether they give their consent to the marriage. If the bride and groom give positive answers, registration stamps are placed in the lovers’ passports.
In addition, you must sign the registration book.
At the final stage, the registry office employee declares the bride and groom husband and wife. As proof of the legal registration of the relationship, the newlyweds are issued a marriage certificate.

Some are inclined to think that the painting procedure without celebration is devoid of touching and entourage. It is for this reason that a solemn wedding is chosen.

But in fact, a simple registration can be no less touching and unforgettable. It all depends on the newlyweds.

The registry office does not put forward any rules regarding what to wear for a non-celebratory marriage registration, the presence of rings or witnesses.

Package of registration documents

Even a non-ceremonial ceremony requires certain documents. Such registration of marriage in the registry office will not be complete without the following documentary part.

Passport.
An application filled out at the prompting of institution employees.
Receipt for payment of state duty, which is equal to an amount of up to 400 rubles.
If necessary, you will need documentation of early divorce or death of your spouse, if any.

Also, the registry office usually asks about the type of planned registration. After which a time is set and the ceremony is held on the specified date.

Answers on questions

We have prepared answers to the most common questions of newlyweds, which will help you properly prepare for your upcoming wedding.

Are witnesses and rings needed?

According to the new laws, only the bride and groom sign the marriage registration act, so it is not necessary to invite witnesses to a non-celebratory wedding.

Wedding rings are just a wedding tradition. In their absence, the couple can also officially get married. You can purchase rings for a wedding according to your personal desire.

Is it possible to invite relatives and friends?

Relatives and friends of the newlyweds are not allowed to attend the non-ceremonial marriage registration, which takes place in a special office. Guests can wait outside the registry office.

Is photography and video shooting allowed?

During the registration of marriage, photography and video shooting are permitted in a non-celebratory setting. In addition to the bride and groom, one photo or videographer can enter the office.

How to celebrate your registration day without a wedding

You can celebrate your wedding day without a big wedding any way you want! Young spouses can spend this day alone or with close friends and relatives.

There are a lot of places to celebrate such an important event in the life of two loving hearts: restaurants, country houses, sports clubs, architectural sites - it all depends on the personal wishes and hobbies of the couple.

Many people refuse a lavish wedding feast, which entails a lot of financial expenses, and use the saved budget to buy a home or go on a luxurious honeymoon anywhere in the world. For example, you can go on a romantic trip to another country on the day of marriage registration and celebrate such an important event in your life there, enjoying a wonderful vacation together.

Queues at the registry office

Usually in any registry office there are two types of queues according to the type of registration: for a ceremonial and non-solemn ceremony. If you want to book a specific day, it is recommended to inform the employee about this in advance, preferably at the time of submitting the initial application. If there is free time on the specified date, the couple is added to the list. if there is no time for the desired day, they usually provide options closest to the desired date.

It is worth remembering that non-traditional registration is usually carried out on a weekday. The weekends are busy with traditional celebrations. An application for marriage registration is submitted on one day, but the registration itself usually occurs after 1-2 months of waiting in line. If you wish and are able to negotiate, you can reduce the queue to 1-2 days.

The one-day waiting option is carried out in several cases:

girl's pregnancy;
recent birth of a child;
serious illness of one of the spouses;
the possibility of a long business trip for one of the couple.

It is important to understand that a reduction in the period is also possible with non-ceremonial registration and in the usual form and time it will not be possible to do this.

The main differences between ceremonial registration and non-ceremonial registration

When choosing a method of registering a marriage, the bride and groom should become familiar with the difference between a solemn marriage registration and a non-solemn one. How long does it take, do you need rings and a wedding dress, etc.

Main differences:

Significant time difference. A simple painting takes approximately 10 minutes, while a formal ceremony lasts at least 30 minutes.
The state fee for a magnificent ceremony is twice as much.
For a non-ceremonial painting, the couple is invited to the office of the head of the registry office. The bride and groom sign and receive a marriage registration certificate. The ceremony takes place in a decorated hall, with music, poetry and lasts much longer.
You can come to the painting together, without witnesses or guests.
Registration of such a marriage is carried out not only on Friday and Saturday, but also on other working days of the registry office.
You can even come to a simple ceremony in jeans. Nobody will pay attention to this.

Cost of the procedure

The ceremony itself and the painting are free, however, when submitting an application, the couple must pay a state fee, the price of which does not exceed 500 rubles. The payment should be in a single amount for the couple, and not for each spouse separately. You can pay by card in advance or at a Sberbank branch. The receipt is included in the documents required to register for the ceremony; there is no point in bringing it.

Where are marriages registered?

For the state, marriage is a legal concept that lies within the realm of family law. A family is a mutual union of a man and a woman (monogamous), concluded in accordance with the procedure established by law.

From the moment of marriage registration, spouses have equal rights and responsibilities towards each other and future children.

This applies not only to property relations, but also to moral obligations.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, only official unions - civil marriages - have legal force..

This concept is enshrined in the Family Code. Although popularly, civil marriage is understood as simple cohabitation without registering the relationship. These concepts should not be confused. According to the letter of the law, cohabitation is called “de facto marriage”; it has no legal significance.

Wedding is also not considered a legal form of marriage.

In order for the family to acquire official status, the bride and groom must first visit the registry office, and then perform the Sacrament in the church.

Consequently, marriage registration means its state recognition

by making an entry in the Book of Deeds at the Civil Registry Office. Based on this entry, a marriage certificate is issued. It is the only evidence of a marriage, along with archival data from authorized bodies.

Only a registered marriage entails legal consequences for both parties - personal and property rights.

Differences in application

From a legal point of view, a non-ceremonial ceremony is practically no different from a solemn one. The couple submits the necessary package of documents for marriage registration in the same way. The form can be found both on the Internet, and you can ask employees for clarification of unclear points. The form must be filled out with a black or blue pen in legible handwriting. If there are errors, the form is considered invalid, as well as a marriage. Therefore, you will have to register again, spending extra money and time. Legally, in addition to the main application, the package of documents includes the following details:

passports or other identification documents;
in case of remarriage, a document confirming the dissolution of the first union;
a receipt confirming payment of the state fee per couple;
if one of the spouses is under 18 years of age, a document with official consent to the marriage of the guardian or parents of both spouses;
When marrying a foreigner, you will need a visa indicating his legal presence in Russia. You will also need a translated document from a foreign language and certified by a notary, which confirms that there are no obstacles to the conclusion of the union on the part of the groom.

Only one representative of the couple has the right to personally bring a package of documents. The second one gives him, in addition to his package, a notarized permission to represent his interests in the registry office. In this case, the marriage registration procedure itself will require the presence of both parties.

Features of a ceremony without a celebration

Non-ceremonial marriage registration has a number of advantages:

Lower cost of marriage registration itself.
No money spent on a wedding celebration.
Possibility of quick painting.

The current legislation of our country requires submitting an application no less than a month before the intended wedding of lovers (read how to fill it out here). The same rules apply to the ceremony. But as practice shows, one month is not enough. The main reason is the queues for the ceremony, especially in the summer and autumn. Therefore, newlyweds are recommended to submit an application several months before the intended wedding.

For painting without a celebration, the queue is much shorter, and the percentage that lovers will be able to get it signed is correspondingly higher a month after submitting the application.

Even a non-ceremonial painting can be made unforgettable and romantic. After all, the main thing is not a beautifully decorated hall, musical accompaniment, festive surroundings and guests, but the lovers themselves. They are the ones who create an atmosphere of sincerity, love and respect towards each other. For a non-celebratory painting, it is not at all necessary to give up a wedding dress, beautiful hair and makeup, rings and witnesses. It is possible to put rings on each other’s fingers directly in the office (where the painting takes place) after the registrar officially declares the lovers husband and wife.

It is also necessary to remember that in addition to passports, you will need to bring a receipt to the registry office confirming payment of the state fee. In different countries, payment occurs at different times. In Ukraine and Russia, the state fee is paid at the time of filing the application, but you should not throw away the receipt. The registry office employee may ask her for confirmation.

You can speed up the painting process using several methods, such as:

Providing a certificate of pregnancy of the bride.
Providing a medical document regarding the unsatisfactory health condition of one of the partners.
A certificate from your place of work confirming an imminent long-term business trip.
Providing a birth certificate for a joint child.

In these cases, the newlyweds can be registered even on the day of filing the application. The cost of non-ceremonial painting in Ukraine is about 80-100 hryvnia. On the territory of the Russian Federation you will need to pay a state duty of 350 rubles. Having decided to sign at the registry office without a celebration, young people may no longer pay anything, since they do not use the additional services of the institution.

Wedding palaces do not conduct non-celebratory marriage registrations. This is possible only in the regional registry offices. Usually such a ceremony is possible on weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, less often Friday. Weekends are busy with ceremonial weddings.

What to give for painting without a celebration

Regardless of the setting in which the marriage takes place, the meaning and importance of the event does not change. The gift is given to dear people who decide to unite their destinies. Therefore, as for an ordinary wedding, expensive gifts will be relevant: envelopes with money, expensive equipment needed by the newlyweds, travel vouchers.

How to spend a marriage registration day without a wedding

Not having a traditional wedding after registration has its advantages. When there are not crowds of guests, you can come up with something very romantic and memorable: a hot air balloon flight, a trip on a boat or yacht, a trip to a country house where you can ride horses. The money saved on the banquet can be spent on a luxurious honeymoon and set off right on the day of registration.

It has become fashionable to organize grand photo shoots for two. This may take half a day.

If you want to celebrate such an important event with loved ones, you can book a small room in a cafe or rent a table.

There are many more options than a crowded wedding. It all depends on the imagination and desire of the young.

Help from the State Services portal

Submitting an application is allowed using your personal account on the State Services website. This procedure will require personal registration on the portal, find and select the tab on registration of personal relationships and follow the following instructions:

find a suitable registry office building;
select the time and desired date of registration;
entering reliable personal data;
payment of state fees online.

When submitting an application through this portal, you can book time six months in advance. However, it is worth remembering that the site does not provide a choice of ceremony options. Therefore, if possible, it is worth visiting or calling the registry office and warning employees about this nuance. Taking into account the round-the-clock operation of the State Services website, you can save personal hours on visiting the registry office and collecting documents by carrying out most of the procedures from home in real time.

How to apply

Marriage outside a festive setting is just as legal as a solemn one. To register their relationship, the couple should contact the registry office and submit an application.

The bride and groom will be given a special form on which all necessary data must be entered carefully and legibly.

The following documents are submitted along with the completed application:

Passports.
A document confirming the dissolution of the previous union, if you were previously married.
If the application is submitted by minors, then written permission from the legal representatives of the future spouses must be submitted.
When marrying a foreigner, a certificate or certificate confirming that the person does not have a registered marriage in the country of residence.
Receipt of payment of the state fee - 350 rubles.

Civil registry office employees must be informed that the marriage registration procedure will be non-celebratory.

In 2020, you can submit an application to the Civil Registry Office through State Services - https://www.gosuslugi.ru. But only adult citizens of the Russian Federation can use this service and both must be registered in the system.

Next you need to follow these instructions:

Decide on the location in advance on the portal, select your region, city.
On a new page, select the required civil registry office department from the list of executive authorities.
After this, book the date and time of visiting the registry office and choose a formal or non-solemn ceremony.
Then carefully fill out the application, indicate your full name, passport details, place of residence, post-marital surname.

One of the advantages of the portal is that when creating an application, the personal data of the resource user is filled in automatically. Only one of the pair needs to be entered.

Once completed, the application is sent to the Civil Registry Office for consideration. The status of the application is tracked in the user's personal account.

Nuances of emergency painting

The legislation stipulates a number of cases when the period for a couple to remain in the queue can be reduced to 1-5 days from the date of registration. A couple has the right to accelerated registration in the following cases:

availability of a certificate of pregnancy of the bride from a gynecologist, the duration of which must be at least 10 weeks;
danger to the life of one of the spouses, for example, illness or a military emergency contract in a burning zone;
one of the partners may soon go on a long business trip of a work nature.

The registry office also has the right to satisfy the requirement for accelerated registration in the event of a recent birth of a child. This approach makes it easier for a man to accept paternity.

Do parents go to the registry office and can they attend the painting?

Returning to the topic of wedding superstitions and omens, we can answer the question of why parents cannot be present at the wedding of their children at the registry office. It would seem that on such a significant day all mothers and fathers want to be close to their children, support them and share their happiness. However, for those who honor traditions, this is undesirable for a number of reasons.

Parents do not go to the registry office, but greet the bride and groom with a loaf of bread

According to signs, parents do not go to the registry office, because this should be done by the godmothers and fathers of the bride and groom , who at one time assumed obligations for them before people and God. Natural parents do not go to the registry office because they must greet the newlyweds at the entrance to the house with bread and salt.

However, for the most part, this sign is not taken into account when organizing a wedding. If previously parents stayed at home to prepare everything necessary for the arrival of guests , now banquets are held in cafes and restaurants, where competent organizers will do everything for the mother and father of the bride and groom.

Therefore, parents are among the first to congratulate the newlyweds on their legal marriage.

Then, when the cortege goes for a walk, the parents go home, where they greet the newlyweds with all honors.

Appearance of the newlyweds at the ceremony

There are no fixed requirements for appearance at such a ceremony. You can even just come in casual clothes or T-shirts with funny slogans. You can get more creative and wear casual clothes, but with a veil and boutonniere. Or matching pantsuits.

Careful preparation of images is important if young people wish to conduct a photo shoot after registration. The bride is not limited in her choice of cocktail dresses, and the groom can limit himself to jeans with a jacket or T-shirt, or trousers with a three-piece suit. For fans of freedom of action, you can leave the familiar and comfortable urban casual style. There are also no restrictions in matters of accessories and selection of hairstyles; everything is selected at the discretion of the newlyweds themselves. If you are planning a celebration, you can come during the parade. If not, then a regular everyday look would be appropriate.

The groom can choose either a formal business suit or more informal options. The combination of a shirt and trousers will fit perfectly into the holiday atmosphere. Additional accessories in the form of a vest or tie will not be superfluous. The combination of a classic white or black jacket with jeans of the same color will look unusual and stylish.

Attributes and accessories

There are no recommendations on this issue. The couple may not even have time to exchange rings due to the time limitation of the registration procedure of this format. You can exchange commemorative rings either at dinner, or immediately after leaving the registry office. It is also recommended to check with the registry office employees in advance about the chance of taking photos and videos. Traditionally, this is not prohibited, but the procedure does not make sense. After all, no one is allowed to attend except the newlyweds themselves. If shooting of any format is possible, it is not prohibited to ask witnesses from the bride or groom about it. When choosing a witness for such a case, it is important to take into account his skills in this matter due to the time limit of the event.

Submitting an application by one party

There are situations when one of the spouses cannot personally visit the registry office to submit an application. But such a combination of circumstances does not mean postponing the event. If there is a notarized power of attorney from the absent spouse, the registry office authorities will not be able to refuse to accept documents.

Non-ceremonial marriage registration is a modern trend that is becoming increasingly popular among couples of different social status. Rebellious views on life and a reluctance to spend fabulous sums of money and time for nowhere are increasingly forcing couples to change their view of familiar things. And even with such a modest wedding option, you can create touching moments that will be remembered for many years to come. Such a ceremony makes it clear that spectacular actions and big expenses are not always the key to a happy family life.

Process

Are you interested in registering a marriage without a ceremony? How is this event held? It has already been said that there will be no “hype” around the newlyweds. On the appointed day and time, the couple must come to the registry office with their passports. Next, you will be invited to a special small office (usually this is the place where a joint application is submitted). You will be given a special document with information about your future spouse and you. There you check whether the information is true and put your signature in the right place. Your crush does the same.

Next you will have to wait a little. They will issue you a marriage certificate (after checking your passports) and issue it. Plus, if you have rings and you brought them, you can wear these jewelry at the request of the person registering the marriage. That's all. Now, when the couple leaves the registry office, she will be considered to have entered into a marriage union.