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We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
A series of thank-you letters written by the Home Secretary Theresa May to Metropolitan Police officers, commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson, commander…
Places of worship, including those registered for marriages under the Marriage Act, both for the marriage of opposite sex and same sex couples.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Includes getting married abroad, decree absolutes and looking after children
How to get a licence to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements to follow
Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.
Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Italy.
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
Find a register office (registry office) - register and find records of births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths, and order certificates
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
The CMA is investigating suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the weddings sector.
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