Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership

The following information relates to marriages or civil partnerships in England and Wales providing both parties:

• are over the age of 18
• are British or Irish nationals
• usually reside in England or Wales
• have European Union settled status, pre-settled status, or have a pending EUSS application submitted before 1st June 2021, and can provide a relevant Share Code from the Home Office.

If either party is a national from a country outside the EU you will need to read the additional information for non-EU nationals.

• • What is a notice of marriage

    A notice of marriage is a signed legal statement that is displayed on the register office notice board for 28 days. You cannot get married or form a civil partnership without giving notice.

• • Where and when to give notice

    You should give your notices at the register office where you have lived for the preceding eight days if you are getting married in a register office, approved venue or religious building.

• Documents you need to provide At your appointment you will need to provide evidence of your name, age, nationality, marital status and address.
• Non-EU nationals If either party to the marriage or civil partnership is a national of a non-EU country you may be subject to immigration control.
• If you live abroad You must both be resident in England or Wales for at least eight days immediately prior to giving notice.
• Getting married abroad If you are a British national getting married or forming a civil partnership abroad, you may be asked to provide documents from the UK.