Documents you will need to provide
Giving notice of marriage or partnership
You need to provide the following details :
- full name
- age - the minimum legal age in England and Wales is 16 years of age, but written consent may be required under 18 years
- address
- nationality
- current status - for example single, divorced
- occupation
- intended venue for your marriage or civil partnership
You will be asked for documentary evidence for some information
If you are subject to immigration control, you need to produce documentary evidence to confirm that you satisfy the eligibility requirements.
Documents to be provided
(Please note these should be originals, not photocopies)
It is important that you remember to bring all your documents with you to your appointment and the fee. Failure to produce all the necessary paperwork may mean that we are unable to take your notice and you may have to return for another appointment at a later date.
Evidence of nationality
- Passport
Or - Full birth certificate
- If you were born after 1 January 1983 we will also need to see a full birth certificate for your mother
Evidence of address
- We need to see proof of address such as driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement
If married or entered into a civil partnership previously
You will need to bring documentary evidence that the marriage/partnership has legally ended.
- Decree absolute following divorce
- Decree of dissolution of civil partnership
- Death certificate if you are a widow / widower or surviving civil partner
- Decree of annulment
If you need to obtain a copy of your divorce/dissolution papers, this will be available from the court which issued it http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/HMCSCourtFinder/ If divorce/dissolution papers are not in English you will need to provide a full translation.
If you have changed your name
- Deed poll
- Change of name deed