FORMALITIES
CEREMONY PLAN
When you have given your Notice ( s ) to the Registration Officer , you will receive a ceremony plan and information to help you build a personal ceremony .
All completed ceremony plans must be returned to the Registration Office conducting your ceremony no later than six weeks before the ceremony is due to take place .
FEES
For Enhanced ceremonies taking place in a Licensed Venue or in a Registration Office , full payment must be submitted with your completed ceremony plan , no later than six weeks before your ceremony is due to take place .
For Standard ceremonies the fee may be paid by cash / cheque six weeks before the ceremony is due to take place or the fee may be paid in cash on the day of the ceremony . Your completed ceremony plan must be submitted no later than six weeks before the day of your ceremony .
Without the Authorities / Schedule the marriage or civil partnership cannot go ahead .
If you are marrying in a religious ceremony the issue of the Authorities will be discussed with you at your marriage Notice ( s ) appointment .
WITNESSES
Two witnesses must legally be provided for a marriage or civil partnership formation . They should be over the age of 16 , able to understand English and the significance of the ceremony that they are witnessing . Your witnesses will be asked to sign the marriage register / schedule .
This brochure is intended as a guide only . If in doubt , please telephone our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244 , email us regist @ lincolnshire . gov . uk or visit our website www . lincolnshire . gov . uk / registrars .
For Legal ceremonies the fee must be paid in cash on the ceremony day . Your completed ceremony plan must be submitted no later than six weeks before the day of your ceremony .
AUTHORITY OF MARRIAGE / SCHEDULE FOR A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP
After your Notices have been given to a Registration Officer in Lincolnshire , they will be displayed publicly at Lincoln Register Office for a period of 28 clear days .
At the end of the clear 28 day waiting period the Authorities / Schedule for the marriage or civil partnership can be printed and issued electronically , via computer , in the district where the marriage or civil partnership will take place .
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