Marriage in Utah for Ukrainians and Belarusians in Poland
Online Marriage in Utah as a way to get married in Poland
Why is this important?
Many Ukrainians and Belarusians living in Poland face problems when trying to register a marriage at a Polish registry office.
Polish authorities require a certificate of legal capacity to marry (Zaświadczenie o zdolności prawnej do zawarcia małżeństwa). This is a document that confirms that a person is not married and has the right to enter into a new marriage.
Why is it difficult?
In Ukraine and Belarus the following certificates are available:
- They do not issue them at all or they do not issue them abroad;
- Require a lengthy procedure or are impossible to obtain if the person lives abroad;
- Often require personal presence at the consulate and a long wait.
To get around this requirement, many couples are forced to apply to a Polish court to exempt them from this certificate. This is a lengthy procedure that can take several months. And even then, it is necessary to translate the entire set of documents into Polish through a sworn translator, submit the documents and wait a month.
Solution: Online Marriage in Utah, USA
This process is suitable for those who are outside the United States and cannot or do not want to visit government offices in person. In the state of Utah, you can legally marry completely online and without unnecessary bureaucracy:
- Without a certificate of legal capacity (such a certificate is not required);
- Without visiting the office – the ceremony takes place via video link;
- Recognized in the USA and other countries, including Poland;
- Fast (1-3 days before marriage);
- It is possible to invite friends and relatives who are far away to your wedding;
- Conducting a ceremony in Russian or English with LIVAMI marriage service.
Legalizing a Utah Marriage for Use in Poland
A marriage certificate issued in the state of Utah is recognized as an official document in the United States. To use it in Poland (e.g. to submit to the Urząd or Civil Registry Office, obtain a Residence Card, reunify a family, etc.), you will need an Apostille. An Apostille is a special stamp that makes an American marriage certificate legally valid abroad.
It is issued by the state of Utah and certifies the authenticity of the document for use in Poland and other countries.
- You can order an Apostille in the USA through us, or independently on the Utah County website.
- Receive an apostilled document by mail.
- Have it translated by a sworn translator in Poland into Polish.
- Submit to Polish authorities depending on the purpose (marriage registration in Poland, application for a residence permit, etc.).
The legalization procedure is simple and takes on average 1-2 weeks. After that, the document can be used in Poland on an equal basis with those issued in other countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
How does this work?
- You fill out a short questionnaire;
- Purchase a Marriage License from the Utah County website (we can also do this for you);
- We, as official registrars, organize and conduct the ceremony via Zoom;
- You receive a marriage certificate and can order an Apostille with delivery to Poland.
Why choose us?
- We have gone through this path ourselves – our own marriage was formalized through Utah, while in another country. We know how important it is to feel that your relationship is not just feelings, but a real family, recognized at the official level.
- We are accredited as certified officiants in the state of Utah and we have the right to conduct online ceremonies recognized by the state.
- We work with people from dozens of countries, including Israel, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, USA, Canada and others.
- We perform ceremonies in Russian or in English.
How we can help
Request a service Ceremony, if you want to handle the process yourself, and we will conduct the ceremony for you in Russian or English and advise you on the further process.
Request a service Complex, and we will provide full support in the process of concluding an online marriage in the state of Utah, USA:
- Consultations and verification of documents;
- Registration of Marriage License;
- Setting the date and time of the ceremony;
- Conducting the ceremony and signing your marriage certificate;
- Registration of Apostille, copies and other documents after marriage.
If you feel this route might be right for you, just let us know. We will gently guide you through the process, explain each step, and be there to make you feel confident and at peace. Let the formalization of marriage not be a problem, but the beginning of a new chapter – official, recognized, and yours.