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Table setting out the similarities and differences between civil partnership and marriage as it applies to same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
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
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...
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
Complete this form to inform the GRO when a building no longer needs registration.
Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner: what you need, how to apply for free online.
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