Arranging Civil marriages

Any marriage which takes place in England and Wales, other than a marriage within the Church of England, requires the bride and groom to attend at the district Register Office where they live. Both the bride and groom are required to give their 'Notice of Marriage', this is the legal document identifying the two people who are to be married to each other and the place of marriage.

Legal Preliminaries

Giving your 'Notice of Marriage'

Notice of Marriage cannot be given more than 12 months before the date it is to take place. A minimum period of 15 clear days is legally required before the authority for the marriage to take place may be issued by the Superintendent Registrar.

The Notice will be displayed within the Register Office so that any person who wishes to make a legal objection to the marriage may do so.

In order for you to give your Notice of Marriage you must have lived within North East Lincolnshire for a minimum of 7 days prior to giving the Notice of Marriage.

DOCUMENTATION - What is required?

When you attend at the Register Office to give the 'Notice of Marriage' you must bring the following documents with you. These can vary depending upon you current marital status.

* Current, valid passport or birth certificate and a document confirming the use and spelling of your name.
* Utility bill to confirm your address.

The following documents may also be required:

* Decree Absolute - if this is a foreign document, a translation into English will be required.
* Death Certificate of late spouse.
* Change of name Deed or Statutory Declaration.
* Consent form if under 18 years of age.