Guidance

Authorised persons: advice for marriage ceremonies

Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 2 September 2011
• Last updated: 28 February 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

A guide for authorised persons

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This document provides advice to authorised persons on their role and responsibilities at marriage ceremonies including an introduction to the role, marriage preliminaries, solemnisation of the marriage, and completing and signing the marriage schedule.

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Published 2 September 2011
Last updated 28 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 28 February 2023

   Updated 'A guide for authorised persons'.

2. 7 July 2021

   Guidance has been updated due to legislation changes.

3. 4 May 2021

   Guidance updated to reflect changes brought into force by the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Act 2021.

4. 1 April 2019

   Updated guidance published.

5. 7 November 2017

   Updated guidance.

6. 1 November 2017

   Guide updated.

7. 2 March 2015

   Updated guidance published

8. 16 December 2014

   Updated guide

9. 18 March 2014

   Updated guidance

10. 26 February 2014

    New document added.

11. 2 September 2011

    First published.