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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:…
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Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.
Order a commemorative marriage certificate for a gift or keepsake to mark a silver, ruby, golden or diamond wedding anniversary
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
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
Consultation on proposed extension of opening hours in licensed premises (such as pubs, clubs and bars) over the Royal Wedding April 2011.
How to order a commemorative certificate for a special wedding anniversary.
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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Find out what you need to do if you're coming to the UK to get married. Find out what visa to apply for, and what you need to do before you visit.
Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
Consultation on proposed extension of opening hours in licensed premises over the Royal Wedding long weekend in April 2011.
Detais of the order that allows licensed premises in England and Wales to stay open late for the royal wedding.
We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.
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