Please read the following terms and conditions before booking your appointment for Notice of Marriage
Before your wedding can take place, you need to give notice. This is a legal declaration of your intention to marry that must be given individually by each of you. You must both give notice in person - no one else can do it on your behalf.
This is NOT your wedding ceremony booking.
It’s important you read the information about Giving Notice of Marriage.
You must know the exact venue where you want to get married as your notice is venue specific. Its valid for 12 months and is not extendable.
The time between when you give notice, and your wedding date must be at least 28 days. This does not include the day you give notice, nor the date of the wedding, so ensure you give notice at least 30 days before your wedding day. In addition to this, you must also satisfy the minimum residency requirements.
You must give notice in the district where you live, click here to check your postcode.
If either partner is subject to immigration control, its essential you give notice together at the same appointment. The 28-day waiting period can be extended to 70 days depending on your circumstances. If this happens, you cannot get married until the Home Office gives clearance to proceed and the full 70 days have elapsed. If you live in different districts, you give notice together in one district of residence.
Documents you need to give notice.
The documents you need are prescribed in law and it’s your responsibility to bring everything required to give notice, including share codes and passport sized photos.
Failure to bring correct documents will mean the notice appointment will not proceed. This could have an impact on whether you can get married on the day you have chosen. A further appointment will need to be made and booking fees paid again.
Fees for Notice
You will pay a non-refundable booking fee of £42 per person for each appointment you book. The cost for each notice is £42-£57 depending on whether a referral to the Home Office is necessary. Additional fees of up to £83 for the consideration of a divorce or dissolution document may also apply. If you need to amend your notice afterwards, we charge a fee of £20 per amendment. If you change your venue completely then you will need to give a fresh notice and pay full booking fees again.
There will be no refund of the booking fee:
- For late or non-attendance or if the appointment is cancelled.
- If you fail to bring all the correct documents to your appointment.
- You do not meet the residency requirements.
- You cannot speak English and do not bring an interpreter (you cannot translate for your partner)
Please see our terms and conditions for details about rescheduling and cancellations