What documents do I need to bring with me when I give Notice?
At your appointment when you Give Notice, you will have to show original documentation to the Superintendent Registrar to prove your:
- Identity
- Age
- Nationality
- Place of residence
If you have been previously married or previously formed a civil partnership, you will also have to provide evidence of your current:
If you do not produce the correct documentation on the day of your notice appointment, then you may delay the arrangements for your ceremony.
Examples of acceptable documents.
- Evidence of your identity, age and nationality
Birth Certificate You can bring the shortened version of your birth certificate provided you bring a valid passport. A valid passport is one that has not expired. (A shortened birth certificate does not show your parents on it).
If you do not have a short birth certificate nor a valid passport, then you will need to provide a full birth certificate which shows one or both parents on it. If you do not posses your full birth certificate then you will need to purchase it and bring it along to your notice appointment.
To purchase a replacement certificate from Blackpool Register Office, click here on Copy Certificates for details on how to apply. There is a three tier charge for copy certificates based on whether the certificate is purchased at the time of registration or after registration. You will be charged for a Certified Copy Certificate after time of registration but now deposited. For a list of our up-to-date Certified Copy Certificate fees click on Register Office Fees.
To purchase a replacement certificate from another Register Office within England and Wales, use this DirectGov link to Search for a Register Office.
Evidence of name change eg. Deed Poll
If you have changed your name for reasons other than marriage or civil partnership, you will need to bring along documentary evidence of the name change, for example your change of name Deed Poll.
Passport
Your passport should be valid and should not have expired. If your passport is out of date, then you will need to supply a full birth certificate.
Consent Form
If you or your partner are under 18 years or age, you may have to supply a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
- Evidence of your place of residence
You can bring a driving licence, council tax statement, bank statement, water, gas or electricity bill or rent book.
- Evidence of your marital status (if applicable).
If you have been previously married or have previously formed a civil partnership, you will need to provide evidence that you are now legally free to form a marriage or civil partnership.
a) If your former marriage or partnership ended in divorce or dissolution, you will need to bring:
The Decree Absolute from your last marriage with the official court stamp on (not a photocopy)
or
The legal Dissolution document from your last Civil Partnership
(If these documents have been misplaced, an official copy can be obtained for a small fee from the court which granted the divorce or legal dissolution). You can contact Blackpool Law Courts by clicking here. To search for other Law Courts in the UK, click here for the HMCS CourtFinder.
b) If your former marriage or partnership ended in the death of your spouse or civil partner, you will need to bring:
A certified copy of the death certificate.
To purchase a replacement certificate from Blackpool Register Office, click here on Copy Certificates for details on how to apply. There is a three tier charge for copy certificates based on whether the certificate is purchased at the time of registration or after registration. You will be charged for a Certified Copy Certificate after time of registration but now deposited. For a list of our up-to-date Certified Copy Certificate fees click on Register Office Fees.
To purchase a replacement certificate from another Register Office within England and Wales, use this DirectGov link to Search for a Register Office.
Any documents which are not in English will need to be supplied with a translation. In some instances it may be necessary for the General Register Office to approve the validity of the documents.