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matters
There are certain actions that are
required in law before you can marry
(unless you are marrying in the
Church of England or Church of Wales
by banns or common licence).
You both need to give your notice to
marry. This means making a legal
declaration that you are both free to
marry each other and will require you to
provide certain documents, for example,
we will need to see your passports or full
birth certificates as well as a document
proving your address such as driving
licence or recent utility bill.
When you give notice, the Registrar
will ask questions about you and your
partner. You will be asked:
• Full names and addresses
• Your date of birth
• Whether either of you have been
through any form of marriage
previously, in this or any other
country
• Your occupations, nationalities and
whether you are related to each
other by blood, marriage, surrogacy,
adoption or civil partnership.
It is necessary for you and your partner to provide us with proof
of age, identity and nationality and also evidence that you are
free to marry.
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. Please see our FAQ’s for more information on
page 12.
If either of you have been in a marriage (or civil partnership)
before, you will need documents to show that your last
marriage (or civil partnership) was legally ended.
All documents must be originals and not photocopies.
If any documents are not in the English language, please
provide a certified translation.
Northamptonshire residents can give their notices to marry
at any of our Registration Offices across the county.
You both have to live in the local authority registration service
district where you are giving your notice for at least 9 clear days
immediately before giving your notice.
If you live outside the county and want to be married in