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Marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales

How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.

Check if you can get married or form a civil partnership
You can get married or form a civil partnership in England or Wales if…
If you or your partner are from outside the UK or Ireland
You must apply for a visa to come to the UK to give notice, get married or…
Plan your ceremony
You must decide where to have your marriage or civil partnership ceremony…
Give notice
You must sign a legal statement at your local register office to say you…
Documents you'll need to give notice
You must bring originals of the following documents to your appointment:…
Your legal rights and responsibilities
When you get married or form a civil partnership, you get certain legal…

Order a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate

Order an official birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree.

How Inheritance Tax works: thresholds, rules and allowances

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.

Overview
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and…
Passing on a home
You can pass a home to your husband, wife or civil partner when you die.…
Rules on giving gifts
Inheritance Tax may have to be paid after your death on some gifts you’ve…
If you die when you are based outside the UK
If you’re based abroad, Inheritance Tax is only paid on your UK assets,…