Why do St. Petersburg continue to register marriages?

Petersburgers notice the newlyweds at the palaces of marriage, despite the temporary ban on ceremonies operating in the city. In Smolny, they explained the “paper” under what conditions the townspeople can still marry the registry office.

Photos of the newlyweds leaving the wedding palace No. 1, the reader sent “paper” . According to him, on April 4, three pairs left the palace in one hour.

The Committee on Civil Acts of Civil Status “Paper” reported that until April 30, state registration of marriage in St. Petersburg was really suspended. Nevertheless, in "exceptional" cases when the date of registration cannot be changed, it is made in an unconventional environment. Nobody is allowed into the hall except those who are scolding.

The committee did not give examples of circumstances that make it impossible to transfer the date of registration of marriage. Officials reported that until April 30, revenues accept the townspeople by preliminary entry through the public services portal or by telephone in accordance with the schedule of citizens. For those who submitted the application before the introduction of restrictions, the date is transferred for a period after June 1.

The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin instructed the Ministry of Justice to suspend the solemn registration of marriages in Russian registry offices. To combat the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Justice must, together with the heads of subjects, ensure the provision of public services for registering marriages in a remote form, if possible.

In St. Petersburg, the ban on the solemn registration of marriages is valid since March 28.

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