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Registration of Marriages and Civil Partnerships


Service Description: Notices of marriage and civil partnerships. Certificates of no impediment (when marrying abroad) Ceremonies of Marriages and Civil Partnerships. Copies of certificates. You will need to make an appointment to give notice and for certificates of no impediment.

Also known as:- Copy certificates marriages, Marriage Certificates, Marriages, Marriages historical searches, Weddings

Your FAQ

Question: Can we personalise our ceremony?

Answer: Register Office - can play own music, advisable to bring in CD prior to the date of the ceremony and can include 1 short reading as part of the ceremony, this must not contain any religious connotation.

Approved Premises - (licenced venues other than the Register Office) you may add up to 4 readings and select your own music to be played (it is the responsibility of the venue to operate the music and supply the equipment) A copy of the marriage ceremony will be emailed to you at least 3 months prior to the ceremony, you can liaise with the ceremonies coordinator to agree any changes required.

Readings must not contain any religious connotations and any additional vows or changes to the ceremony must be agreed with the Ceremonies Coordinator prior to the date of the ceremony.


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