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Information about the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, the clergy and secretaries of synagogues for marriage ceremonies.
Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
Explains the roles and responsibilities of secretaries (for marriages) of synagogues at marriage ceremonies.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.
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How to get a licence to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements to follow
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
How to get a licence (grant of approval) to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements or conditions to follow
Seeks views on proposals to continue to permit outdoor civil marriages and civil partnerships, and to permit outdoor religious marriages.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
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