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Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
For customers who need to post notice so they can marry or form a civil partnership at an embassy/high commission or consulate.
Limousines must be run by a licensed operator unless they're being hired out without a driver - licensing, private hire vehicle, public service vehicle
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 out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Italy.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Nulla Osta application forms for British nationals getting married in Italy.
Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.
Affirmation/Affidavit of marital status for British nationals
Application form and guidance on how to correct details on a marriage or civil partnership registration.
Number of marriages that took place in England and Wales analysed by age, sex, previous partnership status and civil or religious ceremony.
You have a right to choose who you marry, when you marry or if you marry at all.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Indonesia.
A notice of marriage form for British nationals seeking to marry in Poland.
Use this form to apply in advance for a passport using your new name.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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