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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:…
Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, the clergy and secretaries of synagogues for marriage ceremonies.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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...
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents you need.
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
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.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
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How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
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