Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership

Before you can marry or form a civil partnership you will both be required to give notice of marriage or civil partnership. The notices can be given up to 12 months and must be given at least 28 days before the date of the ceremony.

Notices can be given either in English or bilingually. If you are not a fluent English or Welsh speaker you will need to bring an interpreter, please contact us for further information.

The giving of notice is a legal statement to the Superintendent Registrar. You will both need to give your personal details and make a declaration that you are over 18 and free to marry or form a civil partnership.

You will both need to attend in person at the register office in the district where you live or in which you have resided for at least seven full consecutive days (see exception below if you are subject to immigration control).

 

Making an appointment to give notice 

Before making an appointment you need to read the following information. Failure to do so may mean your appointment cannot go ahead.

 

Evidence of name, surname, date of birth and nationality

If you are a British National you will need to bring with you:

• A current British Passport showing your current name ­

or

• A full UK Birth Certificate and current driving licence (full or provisional)
• If you were born after December 1982 you will also need to provide either your mother’s UK birth certificate OR your father’s UK birth certificate together with your parent’s marriage certificate.

 

If you are not a British National you will need to bring with you:

• A current passport showing your current name

Or

• If you do not have a valid passport, contact us for further advice

and

• Proof of immigration status or a marriage visa

Evidence of place of residence - one of the following

• Utility bill dated in last three months
• Bank or building society statement/passbook dated in last month
• Council tax bill dated in last 12 months
• Mortgage statement dated in last year
• Current residential tenancy agreement
• Valid Driving Licence

Evidence of ending of previous marriage/civil partnership

• UK Decree Absolute OR       
• UK Death Certificate

Evidence of any change of name – such as change of name deed

Please ensure you provide original documents, photocopies cannot be accepted.

Each notice of marriage or civil partnership will cost £42.00 each where both parties are British citizens, Irish citizens, a person with either EUSS settled status, EUSS pre settled status, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Enter, Right of Abode, Diplomatic or Military Exemption or a valid marriage visa.

The fee for notice of marriage is £57.00 for all other persons. You will also need to both attend the same office, even if you live in different districts and will be subject to the Home Office Referral Scheme (opens in a new tab).

If you are unable to provide the documents as listed or are unsure how to proceed, please contact us for further advice.

 

For further information call 01437 775176 or email ceremonies@pembrokeshire.gov.uk