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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:…
When you get married or form a civil partnership, you get certain legal…
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
Order a commemorative marriage certificate for a gift or keepsake to mark a silver, ruby, golden or diamond 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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.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 how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
Order a commemorative certificate for special wedding anniversaries by post.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How to hire a court in the UK for filming, events and wedding receptions.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
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