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What is giving notice of marriage?

Anyone who wants to get married in the UK has to give notice of their intention to marry. This is a legal requirement and in most circumstances can be done in Redbridge at the Register Office.

Before you give notice of marriage

Check if you have the right to get married in the UK
decide where you want to get married before giving notice, as this is an integral part of giving notice. Find an approved venue in Redbridge you can also get married at our Register office.
contact the Superintendent Registrar of the district where you wish to marry.

Giving a notice of marriage

if you are both European Union citizens, and you both live in Redbridge you may give notice at Redbridge Register Office.
if one of you lives in Redbridge and one lives elsewhere, you should each give notice in your own borough (district of residence).
if one or both of you are not European Union citizens, you will need to produce evidence of your right to marry in the United Kingdom (see notes below) and will have to give notice both together to any register office designated for this purpose. Under these circumstances, you may choose to give notice here in Redbridge or at any other designated register office.

What will I need to produce when giving notice?

You can check with the Superintendent Registrar 020 8708 7123 what documents will be needed before attending an appointment. however you would normally need:

evidence of identification and current name with photo
proof of nationality
to produce documentary evidence If you have changed your name otherwise than by marriage,
evidence of age – normally passport or birth certificate. If you are under 18, you will probably need to obtain the consent of your parents before notice may be given
evidence of residence – to prove that you live at your address. This could be a Council Tax bill, utility bill or bank statement or other similar document
evidence of marital condition
fee of £35 per notice

If you do not attend with the necessary documents it may not be possible for your notice to be taken. Please note all documents must be originals or certified copies of originals as photocopies are not acceptable.