Legalization of a marriage concluded in Poland

Getting married in Poland is becoming more and more popular among Ukrainians. This is due to a number of factors,

Advantages of marriage in Poland:

1. Ease of registration: The procedure for registering a marriage in Poland is quite simple and does not take much time.
2. Lack of bureaucracy: To get married in Poland, you don’t need to collect a lot of documents.
3. The possibility of receiving a household card: After concluding a marriage with a citizen of Poland, a foreigner has the right to receive a residence card, which gives the right to live and work in the country.

However, in order for a marriage concluded in Poland to have legal force in Ukraine, it must be legalized.

The process of legalization of marriage

The process of marriage legalization consists of two stages:

Obtaining an apostille:

• Apostille –this is a special stamp that certifies the authenticity of a document issued in a foreign country.
• To obtain an apostille for a marriage certificate, you need to contact the Polish consul in Ukraine or directly to Urzędu Stanu Cywilnego (Office of Civil Status) in Poland, where your marriage was registered.

Apostille legalization in Ukraine:

• After receiving the apostille, you will need to legalize it in Ukraine.
• This can be done by contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
• The list of necessary documents and instructions for the legalization of an apostille can be found on the website.

Important points

• The legalization process can take some time, so it is recommended to start it as early as possible.
• You can use the services of a lawyer who will help you with the legalization of marriage. In particular, our lawyers will be able to provide you with a step-by-step action plan and road map.

What does the legalization of marriage provide?

Legalization of a marriage concluded in Poland allows you to use it on the territory of Ukraine for:

1. Making changes to marital status in Ukrainian documents: passport, ID card.
2. Registration of inheritance.
3. Use of married surname in Ukraine.
4. Receiving social benefits and benefits provided for spouses.
5. Trips abroad together with the wife/husband.
6. Acquisition of the right to common property.

Cost of legalization:

The cost of legalization of marriage may vary depending on who will provide you with assistance.

• Self-registration: If you decide to legalize the marriage yourself, you will need to pay a consular fee for obtaining an apostille and a state fee for legalizing an apostille in Ukraine.
• Contacting a lawyer: Legal services for the legalization of marriage are paid separately.

The legal company “Prikhodko and Partners” has extensive experience in assisting Ukrainians in the legalization of marriages concluded in Poland.

Our specialists:

1. You will be consulted on all issues related to the legalization of marriage.
2. They will help to collect the necessary documents.
3. Documents will be translated into Ukrainian.
4. Represent your interests in government bodies.
5. They will do everything possible to legalize the marriage quickly and without problems.

By contacting the Prikhodko and Partners Law Firm, you can be sure that:

• Your interests will be reliably protected.
• You will receive quality legal assistance.
• The legalization of marriage will be carried out as soon as possible.

Important tips:

• Start the legalization process as early as possible.
• Collect all necessary documents carefully.
• Make copies of all documents.
• Translate documents into Ukrainian, if necessary.
• Seek help from lawyers if you have difficult questions.

Remember that the legalization of marriage is a legal procedure that requires a certain amount of time and effort. By following these tips, you will be able to legalize your marriage without any problems and enjoy all its benefits.