Documents you need to produce when giving notice of marriage

When you give your notice of marriage / civil partnership, you should produce either (i) your passport and an identification document confirming your address or (ii) a birth certificate and two identification documents one of which should also confirm your address. Examples of identification documents include a driving licence, rent book, council tax document or utility bill etc.

If either of you has been divorced in England or Wales, you will need a court-stamped copy of the decree absolute (the final divorce paper). If the divorce took place elsewhere, you will need a certified or sealed document issued by that Country and an English translation if the document is in a foreign language.

If you are a widow or widower, your late spouse's death certificate will be required and your previous marriage certificate may also be needed in certain circumstances.

If you are under 18, you will usually need proof that your parent(s) or guardian(s) agree to the marriage / civil partnership. If your parents are divorced, you may also need any Court Order concerning your custody. The Superintendent Registrar will give you advice on this matter.