Giving Notice of Marriage in England and Wales
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If you’re planning a civil ceremony for your wedding or civil partnership, giving notice is an essential part of the planning process. It’s a legal statement at your local register office declaring your intent to get married or form a civil partnership. It might not even be something you realised you had to do, but without ‘giving notice’ you can’t legally get married*
*the process is different for Anglican weddings – check with your wedding venue to confirm which process you need to complete.
Because it’s such a vital component of planning a wedding and probably not something you’ve had to do before, it can seem a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. The register office staff are not there to trick you or prevent you from marrying. The process is put in place to prevent any forced or illegal marriages.
We’re here to (hopefully) allay any fears or apprehension you may have by talking through the whole process.
For time and clarity’s sake, we’ve focussed this video on giving notice in England and Wales when both partners are from the UK.
For more information about Giving Notice, including the list of documents you will need to take with you – https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/give-notice
NB. Information is correct as of March 2024 and the content of the video applies to couples in England and Wales and who are both from the UK.
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