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Find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
Whether you can get married or register a civil partnership in your chosen…
Some countries may ask for documents to prove you’re free to get married…
When you get married or register a civil partnership abroad, the…
If you need help getting married or registering a civil partnership…
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.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
You can convert your same-sex civil partnership into a marriage at: a…
If you formed your same-sex civil partnership in the UK, you may be able…
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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
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.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Married Couple's Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year you're married or in a civil partnership if one of you was born before before 6 April 1935
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
How to apply for a marital status certificate (MSC) or a certificate of no impediment (CNI) if you’re getting married in Spain.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
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