Cities differ on requests, older paper entries and who may collect
Every city has its own Urząd Stanu Cywilnego, and the way it works varies: some issue copies of electronic entries quickly, others need more time for older paper ones, and some take requests only by post, online or after a phone call. Open an office to check its options, what to bring and who may collect the certificate.
Katowice
Plac Wolności 12a, 40-078 Katowice
If you choose an electronic copy, forward it as the original file, because a printout is not a substitute.
Prepare the names, event date and place, and record number or original registry if known. Add evidence of legal interest where required, any representative’s authorisation and payment proof. Explain the purpose so the office can assess a fee exemption.
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Most offices in Deventer, Hoofddorp, and The Hague
Most offices in Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges
Most offices in Hamburg, Karlsruhe, and Duisburg
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Where to next
Understand the short, full and multilingual copies, who can request them and what to expect from older paper entries, then find a registry office.
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