Getting Married, Civil Ceremony

If you wish to marry by civil ceremony in a register office or other building approved for civil marriage, you should first contact the superintendent registrar of the district where you wish to marry and discuss any arrangements to be made.

 

Marriages by Certificate Without License

Firstly, and most commonly, you can give notice to get married by a superintendent registrar's certificate without license

Marriages by Certificate and License

If you wish to get married more quickly, a second method of giving notice is available. This is known as giving notice to get married by a superintendent registrar's certificate and license

Marriages by Registrar General's License

A registrar general's license is available for when one partner cannot attend a place where marriages can be legally solemnized.

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