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Civil Partnership
Civil Partnerships can be formed
in any Register Office or Approved
Venue with or without any
celebrations in the form of words
or music. Civil Partnerships were
introduced for same sex couples
but this is likely to change in 2019.
Same sex couples have been able
to marry since March 2014. If you
are in a civil partnership you may
wish to convert to a marriage
– this can be with or without a
celebratory ceremony.
Renewal of Vows
& Conversions
Any couple, of any age, who have
been through a legal marriage or
civil partnership ceremony can
arrange to renew their vows. Civil
partners may also organise
a conversion ceremony when they
convert their civil partnership
to a marriage. A ceremony can
give that extra special edge to
an anniversary or birthday. It is
sometimes particularly relevant for
a couple who have been through a
period which put a strain on their
relationship, but wish to celebrate
their renewed commitment.
Any couple who have married or
held their civil partnership abroad
may wish to celebrate with family
and friends on their return by
renewing their vows, or they may
simply want to be romantic and
take the opportunity to say “I do”
again.
The ceremony will be unique to the
couple and as meaningful as their
commitment to each other. Family
members and friends may also
wish to get involved by presenting
a reading or poem or you may
wish to choose them as your
witnesses or ring bearer.
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Naming
Ceremony
A naming ceremony is a lovely
way to celebrate the birth of a new
baby or to welcome an adopted
child or stepchildren in to a family.
Citizenship
Ceremonies
Under the Nationality, Immigration
and Asylum Act 2002 all
applicants over the age of 18 who
are accepted for naturalisation or
registration as a British citizen are
required to attend a Citizenship
ceremony. This involves making
an oath or affirmation to Her
Majesty the Queen and a pledge
of loyalty to the United Kingdom.
In Herefordshire we offer a group
ceremony once a month or we can
arrange a private ceremony if you
prefer.
Certificate
Services
You can apply to us for a
certificate for a birth, death,
marriage or civil partnership which
has taken place in Herefordshire
from 1837 to the present day
either online via the Herefordshire
Council website, over the phone
01432 260565 or in person at the
Town Hall in Hereford.
Commemorative
Certificates
A lovely keepsake of your special
event. While the certificate has no
legal standing it will be printed on
high quality watermarked paper
and individually printed with your
chosen personal details.