There is only one type of Authority issued to allow a marriage to take place. For a Civil Marriage neither party has to live in the district where the marriage is going to take place. This page explains the procedure, lists documents to take to the Registration Officer and the current fees payable.
The notice is a legal document which must be given and signed by the people getting married, so you cannot ask anyone else to give the notice on your behalf. You will need to make an appointment with your local Registration Office to give your notice.
Superintendent Registrar's Certificate
Both the parties to the marriage must give separate notices of their intention to marry in person at the Registration Office in the District in which they live, even if they both live in the same District. A separate fee is payable for each notice.
The person giving notice of marriage must have lived at an address in that District for a minimum of 7 days, with the notice being given on the 8th day (or after, but without the residency being broken).
At the time a Notice is given the other party to the marriage must also have a usual residence within England and Wales. (Contact a Registration Office for further details if either party normally lives elsewhere)
A copy of the notice is displayed on noticeboards within the Registration Office where it was given.
Provided there are no legal objections the Authority that allows the marriage to take place is then issued after 15 clear days.
The Authority is valid for a year from the date the notice is given. This basically means that your marriage can take place between 16 days and 1 year after the notice was given. Where notice is given on different dates in two different districts it is your responsibility to ensure that both Authorities for your marriage will be valid for the date of your wedding