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If either of you is a widow or widower, we
will need to see a certified copy of your
spouse’s death certificate. Widows will also
need their marriage certificate, unless their
name appears on their late husband’s death
certificate.
If any documents are not in the English
language, please provide a certified translation.
Other documents may also be needed
depending on the circumstances. For
example, if you are under 18 years of age,
the consent of your parents or guardians is
required. A consent form is available from the
Register Office.
If one of you is subject to immigration control,
for example staying in the UK on a visa, then
you will need to follow special procedures.
You will need to give notice at a specially
designated Register Office. Please contact
Hereford Register Office on 01432 383261
for details. For more information about
immigration related issues, contact the UK
Border Agency Immigration Enquiry Bureau
on 0870 606 7766 or visit the UK Border
Agency website
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
If you are not able to provide any of the
documents, the Superintendent Registrar will
be able to advise you further on this matter.
Once you have given notice you must wait
a further 28 clear days before the marriage
can take place (for example, if notice is given
on 1st July, the marriage may take place on
or after the 29th July). You can collect the
authority for marriage from the district or
districts where notice was given as soon as
this waiting period is over. This authority is
the legal document that allows your marriage
to take place.
If marrying in another district, you must both
give your authority to marry to the
Superintendent Registrar of the district where
the marriage is to take place. This authority
is valid for 12 months from the date you gave
notice.
You will each be charged a fee for giving
notice. Any Register Office can tell you the
current fees.
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