Documents you may need to take - please note photocopies are NOT acceptable

• each individual's passport

• each individual's birth certificate

• something showing name and a current address for each person e.g. driving licence, bank statement, utility bill

• a court stamped original copy of the decree absolute if either party has been divorced. If the divorce did not take place in this country then it may have to be submitted to the Registrar General for verification. A literal translation should also be provided where the document is not in English, certified as an accurate translation by someone other then the parties to the marriage.

• The previous marriage certificate and late spouse's death certificate if either party has been widowed

• any formal change of name document e.g. Deed Poll, Statutory Declaration

Foreign Nationals wishing to marry should read the information provided in the link on the left.

Anyone under 18 wishing to marry should read the information provided in the link on the left.