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How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
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How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.
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Consultation on proposed extension of opening hours in licensed premises (such as pubs, clubs and bars) over the Royal Wedding April 2011.
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
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
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...
Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Self declaration form and accompanying notes for British nationals to get married or register a civil partnership (PACS) in France. For use in place of certificates of celibacy and custom.
Consultation on proposed extension of opening hours in licensed premises over the Royal Wedding long weekend in April 2011.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
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