Check if you can get married or form a civil partnership

You can get married or form a civil partnership in England or Wales if you’re:

If you or your partner are from outside of the UK, or if you don't have a marriage or family visa, you can find out who can get married or form a civil partnership on GOV.UK.

Check if you can get married or form a civil partnership
You need to check if you are both eligible to get married or form a civil partnership before you can give notice.
Choose what type of ceremony to have
How to plan your ceremony, including how to choose the type of ceremony you want.
Book a registrar and a ceremony venue
Choose where to have your ceremony, in the Earlham Suite at George Meehan House or an approved venue, and how to book a registrar.
Give notice
Before you can get married or have a civil partnership, you and your partner must give notice at your local register office.
Proof of your identity
Documents and information you need to provide at your notice appointment to prove your identity, including your name, date of birth and nationality.
Proof of your address and of previous marriages or civil partnerships
Other evidence you need to providence when you give notice, including your address and details of previous marriages or civil partnerships.
Proof of your immigration status
If you or your partner are subject to immigration, certain rules will apply.
Your ceremony
What happens during a civil marriage or civil partnership ceremony.
Book an urgent ceremony if someone is seriously ill
Urgent marriage or civil partnership ceremonies where someone is seriously ill.
Ceremonies outside of England and Wales
What you need to do if you're getting married or having a civil partnership abroad or outside of England and Wales.

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