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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...
Corrections can only be made when the information in a marriage or civil…
Either of the 2 people who married each other or formed a civil…
This booklet provides guidance to members of the clergy on their role and responsibilities during burials, baptisms and marriages.
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.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
The GRO's clergy newsletter contains guidance, reminders, news items and helpful information for registering marriages.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
New electronic system to modernise the way marriages are registered.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Eady on 7 December 2016.
Employment Tribunal decision.
New UK Border Agency approved guidance for clergy should help prevent weddings for visas.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Last chance to save rare 16th Century printed and manuscript volume.
Government commitment to open up marriage to same-sex couples makes important progress.
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