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Registering a foreign civil status record
A foreign civil status record (birth, marriage, death) can be registered (transcribed) at a chosen civil registry office in Poland; a sworn translation is required, among other documents.
Key points
- Personal registration is the fastest; via a proxy or close family, contact the registry office first about the documents.
- You attach the foreign record and its translation by a sworn translator or consul.
- An application for transcription of a birth record may be filed by the person concerned or a person showing a legal interest.
- A refusal is issued as an administrative decision; you can appeal to the voivode.
- In Łódź, book a civil registry visit via wizyty.uml.lodz.pl.
FAQ
Is a translation of the record required?
Yes — according to gov.pl, by a sworn translator or consul.
Who can apply to transcribe a birth record?
The person concerned or a person showing a legal interest.
Official sources
This is general information; rules change — always check current requirements on the official websites.