I want to get married

2 tasks in suggested order

1. First confirm the venue, date and exact document list for both partners with the registry office.

When?

Well in advance of the ceremony.

Where / who?

Registry office for the district where the civil marriage takes place; for a religious marriage, the authorized church.

What to prepare?

Questionnaire and documents based on citizenship and marital status.

What to check?

Foreign documents may require verification and an official translation; A third-country national may need confirmation of legal residence from the Police of the Czech Republic.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

2. After the wedding, check the marriage certificate and update documents, records and contracts affected by the change.

When?

After the marriage, especially if a surname or family details change.

Where / who?

Registry office, then the relevant document offices and other institutions depending on the change.

What to prepare?

Marriage certificate and the documents affected by the change.

What to check?

If the surname changes, use the follow-up checklist for replacing documents; not every document follows the same procedure or deadline.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

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