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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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.

• When you can annul a marriage

  Annulment (sometimes known as ‘nullity’) is a different way of ending a…

• Before you apply

  You and your husband or wife can choose to work out: arrangements for…

• Apply for an annulment

  You can apply to have your marriage annulled as soon as you get married.…

• Apply for a conditional order or decree nisi

  The other person must respond to your nullity application within 14 days,…

• Apply for a final order or decree absolute

  6 weeks after you get the conditional order or decree nisi you can apply…

Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.

How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.

• Updated: 7 March 2023

What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.

• Updated: 22 January 2025

Letters explaining how foreign marriages and civil partnerships are recognised in the UK. Sometimes called information notes.

• Updated: 11 November 2024

This collection brings together all documents relating to sham marriages, sham civil partnerships, and marriages or civil partnerships of convenience.

• Updated: 6 October 2022

Order a commemorative certificate for special wedding anniversaries by post.

Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Italy.

How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.

• Updated: 10 September 2024

Application form and guidance on how to correct details on a marriage or civil partnership registration.