What is the State Services portal?
The State Services portal is an online resource through which every Russian citizen can send any request to government agencies. You can make an appointment, pay fines and taxes, familiarize yourself with regulatory legal documents and more. The site archive contains many services of the USR (Unified State Register), conditions for obtaining them and electronic example forms for filling out online.
The site greatly simplifies the procedure for contacting government agencies and structures. Through it you can submit applications - including a request for civil registration. Submitting a request for official marriage through State Services is faster and more convenient than personally bringing the paper to the registry office.
Advantages of filing through the government services website
Marriage registration through Gosuslugi is carried out online and has 3 main advantages:
- Speed. Submitting an application to the registry office for marriage registration through State Services is faster than taking the paper to the office yourself or sending it by mail.
- Discounts. The state fee for registering a marriage in 2021, paid through State Services, is 30% less.
- Convenience. The document can be sent from any device with an Internet connection.
Registration and payment take place directly on the website without third-party resources or programs. This can be convenient for those who are limited in time. To submit an application to the Civil Registry Office through “State Services”, just follow the instructions on the website.
How to submit an application to the registry office for marriage registration
Step-by-step instructions for registering a marriage through State Services are as follows:
- Register on the State Services website (each of the spouses must create and confirm the authenticity of an account).
- Find the “Services” section in the top menu of the main page on the right side.
- Select the “Family and Children” subsection in the “Service Category”.
- Click on the “Marriage Registration” option.
- Select your region of residence (if the site did not automatically determine it).
- Click on the “State registration of marriage” button.
- Next, select “Electronic service”.
- Fill in the form.
- Pay the state fee.
- Send an application to the registry office.
When each stage is completed and the application is submitted, you need to appear at the registry office within 24 hours to sign the document. If you have verified electronic signatures, this is not necessary. However, the next day it is still worth calling the selected registry office to make sure that there was no failure and the application was actually accepted.
You can choose either a ceremony in a solemn atmosphere or a formal painting. But if you do not arrive at the appointed time, your reservation for the selected date will be cancelled.
Check formal criteria
Before you begin the step-by-step series of actions, you need to make sure that both the bride and groom meet the formal criteria. To enter into a marriage, mutual voluntary consent of both partners is required. They must be over 18 years old, but if there is a good reason, you can sign at 16.
If a person is declared incompetent due to mental illness, the marriage cannot be consummated. Also, those getting married should not be in an unofficially dissolved union with other persons. They cannot be relatives of each other, the adoptive parent and the adopted child.
Prepare documents
In order for the submission of an application to the registry office to register a marriage through State Services to be successful and not rejected, it is necessary to first check the documents. They are required for step-by-step registration and confirmation of accounts, without which it is impossible to send an online request.
Pay the state fee
In order for the application to reach the registry office, it is necessary to pay the tax. This can be done directly on the website through one of the banking services. The state fee for registering a marriage in 2021 is 350 rubles. To pay, you will need to provide your details.
Where to get details for paying state duty
When the application is completed, a payment button will appear on the page. The process of calculating the cost and providing details can happen within a few minutes, but sometimes takes up to 3 days.
You can pay the state fee by credit card, via Webmoney, through the ERIP system or from your mobile phone account.
Through "State Services"
You can complete the payment process directly on the website; you do not need to install any applications. When calculating the state duty through the portal, the user is given a 30% discount. You must carefully follow the instructions on the website, and if everything is done correctly, the application can be submitted.
Payment through Sberbank terminal and ATM
You can transfer money for state fees through an ATM or terminal. To do this, you need to have a Visa, MasterCard or Mir plastic card. In the main menu, select “Payments in our region” and find the government service you ordered. The next step is to enter payment details and passport information. Then you need to double-check the entered data and click on the payment button.
Payment via Sberbank Online
You can pay the state duty through the Sberbank Online service, as well as other types of taxation. To do this, you will need to log into your personal account linked to the card, then select the “Transfers and Payments” option and pay taxes, duties, and payments to the budget.
A form for filling out details will appear on the screen. After filling out and double-checking all the data, you need to click on the “Continue” button. A confirmation SMS will be sent to your mobile phone. After entering the code, payment will be made
Through the Internet
Most banks have created their own mobile application through which you can pay for services, including government ones. To do this, you need a stable Internet connection and an installed program.
Apply
When the state fee is paid, the application will be sent to the registry office indicated in the application form.
We indicate personal data
First, future newlyweds need to fill out fields with personal data. Basic information is taken from the passport. One of the spouses enters his first name, last name and other requested information, and indicates the time of registration. Then sends an invitation link to the partner. He follows it and fills out the second part of the application on his own behalf. If the data is entered incorrectly, the site has a correction function. To use it, you must select the “Edit profile data” option.
Choosing a registry office
After entering your personal data, you need to select the Civil Registry Office. The site reveals a list of 3 options:
- at the place of permanent registration;
- at the place of temporary registration;
- at the applicant's choice.
By placing a marker next to the desired item, you should select a specific registry office. In the search bar you need to enter the name of the department or address (for example: Tverskaya region, Tver, Sverdlovsky Ave.) and select the recording time. If you wish, you can order a ceremonial registration there by checking the appropriate box.
Select registration date
After choosing a registry office, you need to decide on the date of the event. The service will show which days are free and for what time you can sign up. Those getting married should choose the appropriate option and confirm it.
We confirm the application
When all data fields are filled in, they need to be double-checked. If there are any shortcomings, they should be corrected, and then click the confirm button.
How to understand that an application has been accepted
In order for the application to reach the registry office, you must pay the state fee, return to the page and click on the “Submit” option. This should be done no later than one day after filling out the application and booking the time.
The public services portal sends the client a notification that a request has been sent to the registry office. He does not notify that the application has been confirmed and the date has been fixed. But you can check this yourself. You need to go back to the application form and see if the day and time you requested is available. If not, then the operation completed successfully. But if an error occurs, you should contact the registry office or support service.
Rehearse
If the ceremony is not only a formality, but also a celebration, the bride and groom need to prepare. In addition to signatures and stamping, the registry office often hosts the first dance of the newlyweds, a formal speech by the registrar, photo taking, vows of the newlyweds to each other and some other wedding traditions. The bride and groom or their wedding planner should plan all activities in time and, if possible, rehearse.
Come to register your marriage
On the appointed day, the newlyweds must come to the registry office. The only document required is a passport with a blank page for printing. Then the newlyweds receive a marriage certificate, and their union becomes official.
It happens that one of the spouses is seriously ill or for other valid reasons cannot come to the registry office on the appointed day. Then registration can take place at home, hospital or other institution. If the bride or groom is in prison, the procedure also takes place in a special room.
Registration Features
All of the above services are available only after registration on the e-government resource. There are 3 types of accounts: verified, standard, simplified.
It is possible to register a simplified entry first. To do this you need:
Step 1. Use the “Register” link.
Step 2. Enter your information.
Step 3. Receive a verification code to the designated number or email.
Step 4. Indicate it in the required box.
Step 5. Create a secure password.
To switch to the standard recording format, just enter your passport data and SNILS.
Important! This information is automatically sent to the pension fund and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Next, the reliability of the data is checked, which can take up to a day. The user is notified that the procedure is complete, after which he can fully use the functions of the resource.
You can receive a confirmed entry only after passing the identification process. This can be done during a personal visit to the MFC, a branch of the Russian Post or Rostelecom with documents.
The second way is to order a verification code directly on the website. A letter with this code will be received at your place of residence; you will need a passport to receive it.
The procedure for confirming your identity is free of charge, but here you need to show the document that was indicated when entering personal information during registration.
It is easy to find the nearest service point using a special section of the website. The operating schedule of all facilities is also indicated here. As a rule, a long wait is not required in such cases.
To order a letter containing a code, you need:
- Follow the appropriate link.
- Enter delivery information.
- Click "Order".
On average, a letter is delivered within two weeks. The received code is entered into the window on the main page of the user account. After entering the code and checking the status, any portal options become available to the user.
Today it is possible to confirm your identity to use the resource through Pochta Bank, Tinkoff Bank or Sberbank Online. Identification can be done through a digital signature.
Important! Login to the user account is made using a login, password and SNILS or using an electronic digital signature key.
Urgent marriage registration through State Services
Urgent consideration of applications and registration are available to those citizens who have a valid reason. According to the Family Code of the Russian Federation, good reasons will be:
- girl's pregnancy;
- danger to the life of the bride or groom;
- birth of a child.
In such cases, the request may be confirmed on the same day as the ceremony.
How to see available dates at the registry office
To view which registration dates are not yet taken, you must select a specific registry office. Reserved days will not be pressable, and the number buttons will be a pale, muted gray.
Amount of state duty for urgent marriage
The cost of the state fee for an application for marriage registration is 350 rubles, regardless of how urgently the procedure is carried out. Also, if the application is submitted electronically and paid through the website, a 30% discount is provided.
Selecting a registration location
Many young couples are interested in which registry office is better to submit an application and on which days it is advisable to do this. By law, marriage registration is permitted in any division of the registry office, regardless of actual residence and official registration.
Sometimes employees of institutions try to refuse to accept an application, explaining this by the lack of registration in a given locality. This approach only indicates the incompetence of the organization’s employees; such prohibitions are not spelled out in the law. Here it is worth being persistent and supporting your position with knowledge of the law.
As for the day of application, the registry offices have their own operating hours. It is advisable to immediately clarify on what days the institution does not operate, and also find out about the hours for accepting documentation.
It is possible to organize registration directly at the registry office or the Wedding Palace. There are certain differences between them. The first institution deals with several areas, issuing documents on divorces, births, deaths and other documents.
The only purpose of the Wedding Palace is to host wedding celebrations. The ceremonies here are clearly planned, i.e. It is necessary to clarify in advance whether registration can be carried out at the desired time. A huge number of guests can easily be accommodated here; you can arrange a real magnificent celebration.
Nuances
Registering a marriage through Gosuslugi differs from the procedure for submitting an application in person to the registry office. The process is entirely carried out online, and this format for leaving an application has its own characteristics. First of all, they are related to payment and profile confirmation.
One or both spouses must pay
Only one of the future spouses must pay the state fee. The applications that each of them fills out are for one service, so there should be only one monetary contribution.
When do you need to have your application certified by a notary and how much does it cost?
To enter into a marriage, the application does not need to be certified by a notary. Both future spouses must have passports without a stamp indicating an undivorced marriage and a submitted and confirmed application to the registry office.
The services of a notary will be needed if one of the spouses is a foreigner. All necessary documents must be translated into Russian and notarized. The price depends on the specific office, number of pages and urgency.
Is it possible to refund the paid duty?
You can return the money if the provision of the service is suspended, that is, the marriage does not take place, or due to other circumstances. The latter include invalid details or passport data. If the new civil status has already been recorded, then the state duty will not be reimbursed.
A full or partial refund is possible within 30 days (excluding weekends) after confirmation of the request. The payer must write a statement and attach the original receipt or check.
What to do if the receipt is lost
If the original receipt is lost, you should not count on a full refund. If you provide a copy, the funds will be partially returned. However, if there is no confirming receipt or the user is used to deleting letters without the possibility of recovery, then it is impossible to get the money back.
Age threshold for marriage
This also applies to filing an application for marriage registration. There are quite strict restrictions here, mainly related to age limits.
According to the law, people who have not reached the minimum threshold for official marriage are allowed to get married only in certain cases:
- If at the time of applying to the registry office the future newlyweds are already 14 years old.
- The mayor's office authorized the procedure.
- Parental permission has been obtained.
- The application was completed according to the established procedure.
Important! In some regions of the federation, other age restrictions apply.
To obtain permission from local authorities, it is necessary to have strong arguments why young people really need to become husband and wife. In some situations, parental permission may not be required.
Possible reasons for refusal
Marriage registration may be refused if the application does not meet the formal conditions. If the data is entered incorrectly and there are errors in the request, the date will not be reserved for those getting married.
Both the bride and groom must be over 18 years of age or have a good reason why they wish to marry earlier. In this case, they must be at least 16, and the urgency must be confirmed by a certificate. If these conditions are not met, registration will be denied. Lawyers also recommend that minors apply to the registry office directly, and not through State Services.
To confirm the reason for early marriage, special documents are needed. You should find out in person at the place of registration how to fill them out better and more correctly.
The union will not be registered if one of the partners has an undissolved marriage or if the couple is closely related. If the bride or groom is declared incompetent due to a mental disorder, the marriage will also not be formalized, since such a citizen is not able to be fully responsible for his decision.
Difficulties may arise if one of the couple is in prison. It is necessary to obtain permission from the investigative committee. Registration may also be denied if the couple is suspected of a marriage scam.
If the application is rejected, in the opinion of the couple, unfairly, the decision can be appealed. First of all, you should leave the request for review of the document. The head of the registry office should allow it to be considered again. If in this case the spouses are refused, they can go to court, where the case will be considered in accordance with the Family Code of the Russian Federation. As a result, when the case is closed, citizens receive a final answer.
Is it possible to apply online if married to a foreigner?
If both partners are citizens of CIS countries, then they can submit an application to any civil registry office of the Russian Federation online through Gosuslugi. So, if a groom from Uzbekistan and a bride from Russia want to get married, they can do this in the same way as any other residents not from abroad.
However, if one of the spouses is from another country outside the CIS, then the procedure will be different. The main difference is that their marriage must be concluded in a special department of the registry office or at the consulate.
A citizen of the Russian Federation will only need a passport for registration. But a foreigner will also need:
- visa;
- statement of desire to get married (it can be filled out on the State Services website);
- document on marital status, if necessary - on divorce;
- authorization document from the consulate.
Translation of papers must be notarized.
The stamp is affixed only to the Russian passport. Changes to a foreign identity card will only be possible at the embassy and with a marriage certificate.
Is it possible to sign at the registry office on the day of submitting the application?
In 2021, you can submit an application for a wedding through “State Services” and sign on the same day only under strictly stipulated conditions in law:
- the bride is pregnant and is about to give birth;
- the couple has children together;
- there is a risk to the life and health of one of the partners.
In other cases, the minimum period between filling out an application and registration is 3 days.
Urgent registration implies only a formal, informal ceremony. If the bride and groom want an element of celebration, the event will have to be organized outside the registry office or wait a few months for the wedding.
Additional services
When organizing a wedding, the bride and groom will have to resolve a huge number of issues:
- Select the location of the banquet.
- Buy or rent a suit and dress.
- Order flowers.
- Rent a hall for a banquet.
- Hire a photographer and cameraman.
- Find suitable cars for the motorcade.
All these services are provided on a paid basis. It would be very convenient to pay them using the same mechanism as the state duty, i.e. through State Services. But at the moment the resource does not offer such an opportunity.
