For those having a Civil Wedding in England or Wales, you must give notice of your intention to marry at least 16 days before your intended wedding date. Both the bride and groom must make an appointment with their local register office to give notice. If you plan on holding your civil ceremony in a different area, you need to contact the local register for your venue to make sure a registrar is available to officate on your chosen wedding day.
Once you have an appointment to give notice you both need to prove the following seven statuses and bring documents to back it up:
Nationality (must have proof via a passport, British Birth Certificate, Driving License…)
Full Name (Passport, UK drivers license, Home Office travel document…)
Age (Passport, drivers license, birth certificate…)
Address (Drivers license, bank statements, council tax bill)
Current Status (single, divorced, widowed. Bring any appropriate certificates for proof)
Occupation
Intended Venue for Ceremony
For further information on giving notice of marriage click here
