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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.
You can get married or form a civil partnership in England or Wales if…
You must apply for a visa to come to the UK to give notice, get married or…
You must decide where to have your marriage or civil partnership ceremony…
You must sign a legal statement at your local register office to say you…
You must bring originals of the following documents to your appointment:…
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.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.
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
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Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
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...
This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.
How to get a licence to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements to follow
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
Explains the roles and responsibilities of secretaries (for marriages) of synagogues at marriage ceremonies.
Seeks views on proposals to continue to permit outdoor civil marriages and civil partnerships, and to permit outdoor religious marriages.
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