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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:…
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is issuing the following guidance for faith and belief groups and those who manage places of worship, who may wish to play an active role during this period.
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Places of worship, including those registered for marriages under the Marriage Act, both for the marriage of opposite sex and same sex couples.
If you've been appointed to register religious marriages and your personal details change, notify GRO using this change of contact details form.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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