Vital Records Registration in Poland
We will help you with the registration of vital records in Poland, ensuring you receive Polish duplicates necessary for official documentation. You will need these records later to apply for a Polish passport. The registration process is based on your original birth certificate, issued in your country of birth. A similar process applies to marriage certificates for married individuals.
If you hold Polish citizenship and live abroad, we can assist in registering your child’s birth certificate at the civil registry office in Poland. If you were married outside of Poland, we can also help you register your marriage certificate, which is required to update your marital status. This is particularly important for individuals changing their surname when applying for a Polish passport. Similarly, divorce registration is necessary through the civil registry office or a Polish court if it occurred before 2009.
What can be registered at the civil registry office in Poland?
We can help you register the following documents at the Polish registry office:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate
- Death certificates
- Change of name certificate
If you are looking for assistance in obtaining a Polish passport or registering your vital records in Poland, feel free to contact us. We can guide you through the process and help you get Polish citizenship.
How to register a foreign birth certificate in Poland?
If you were born outside of Poland but hold Polish citizenship, you need to register your birth certificate at the civil registry office in Poland. This process is necessary to receive a Polish birth certificate, which is required for obtaining a PESEL number and a Polish passport.
Steps for registering a foreign birth certificate:
- Prepare your documents: Your original birth certificate, translated into Polish by a sworn translator.
- Submit your application: You can register your birth certificate at the civil registry office in Poland or through a Polish consulate abroad.
- Receive your Polish birth certificate: Once processed, you will be issued a Polish birth certificate, which is necessary for further administrative processes.
How to register a marriage in Poland?
If you got married outside of Poland, you must register your marriage certificate at the Polish registry office. This step is required to officially update your marital status in Poland and is necessary if you are changing your surname.
Documents required for marriage registration:
- Original marriage certificate (translated into Polish)
- Valid Polish identification
- Application for registration of a foreign marriage
- Proof of Polish citizenship
This process can be handled at a civil registry office in Poland or via a Polish consulate.
Registering a divorce certificate in Poland
If you were divorced outside of Poland, the divorce must be registered at the civil registry office or recognized by a Polish court if it occurred before 2009.
Steps for registering a foreign divorce certificate:
- Submit an application for recognition of your divorce.
- Provide legal documents, including your divorce decree (translated into Polish).
- Obtain an official decision from the Polish court or civil registry office.
Registering your divorce certificate ensures that your marital status is correctly recorded in Poland.
How to obtain death certificates from Poland?
If you need a death certificate from Poland for legal purposes, we can assist in retrieving the record from the Polish civil registry office.
Where to request a death certificate?
- Civil registry office in the place of death
- State archives (for records older than 80 years)
- Polish consulate (for requests made from abroad)
Death certificates are required for inheritance cases, legal proceedings, and updating official records.
The role of the Polish registry office in vital records registration
The Polish registry office (USC) is responsible for maintaining civil records in Poland. It registers births, marriages, divorces, and deaths, ensuring that all events are officially recorded in the Republic of Poland.
Key responsibilities of the Polish registry office:
- Registering foreign birth and marriage certificates
- Issuing Polish duplicates of civil records
- Processing name changes and legal updates
The head of the civil registry oversees these processes and ensures compliance with Polish legislation.
How to request copies of vital records from Poland?
If you need a copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate from Poland, we can assist with the process. Birth records older than 100 years and marriage and death records older than 80 years are transferred to the Polish state archives.
Requesting a copy of a vital record:
- Submit an application to the relevant civil registry office.
- Provide identification and proof of relationship to the record holder.
- Pay any applicable fees for document issuance.
Summary
- Polish civil registry offices handle birth, marriage, divorce, and death registrations.
- Foreign vital records must be translated into Polish and submitted for official registration.
- Marriage and divorce registrations are necessary for updating your legal marital status in Poland.
- Obtaining Polish vital records can be done through civil registry offices or the Polish state archives.
- We assist with all aspects of vital records registration and the process of applying for a Polish passport.
Contact us for professional assistance
If you need help registering your vital records in Poland, retrieving birth, marriage, or death certificates, or applying for a Polish passport, contact us today. We specialize in civil records registration and handling official documentation in Poland.
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