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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...
Corrections can only be made when the information in a marriage or civil…
Either of the 2 people who married each other or formed a civil…
How to apply for a marital status certificate (MSC) or a certificate of no impediment (CNI) if you’re getting married in Spain.
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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Annulment (sometimes known as ‘nullity’) is a different way of ending a…
You and your husband or wife can choose to work out: arrangements for…
You can apply to have your marriage annulled as soon as you get married.…
The other person must respond to your nullity application within 14 days,…
6 weeks after you get the conditional order or decree nisi you can apply…
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Advice for British people living in Brunei, including information on health, education, benefits, employment and more.
How to stop or start paying the reduced rate of National Insurance (NI) as a married woman or widow, how it affects your benefits.
This information is provided to help British victims of rape and sexual assault overseas make informed decisions.
Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.
Apply to end your marriage or civil partnership because it is not valid (‘void’) or because it is otherwise defective (‘voidable’).
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