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Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Morocco, including what documents you need.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
A letter for British nationals getting married in the Netherlands who are asked by Dutch authorities for a declaration of single status.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
This guide gives information on the general law that governs family and property relations in Egypt.
This guide gives information on the general law that governs family and property relations in Qatar.
Explanatory note in lieu of certificate of celibacy/certificate of matrimonial capacity for getting married in Romania.
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