Submit your forms
All couples, regardless of who is conducting the legal ceremony, must give notice to the registrar in the district where your marriage or civil partnership will take place.
To do this, you need to:
- complete a marriage notice form (M10) or (CP10)
- send it to your local registration office
- include the required documents
The earliest you can give notice is 3 months before your ceremony. The minimum legal notice period is at least 29 days before your ceremony. To avoid delays, it is best to give 10 to 12 weeks notice.
Notices and supporting documents are accepted by post to the registrar in the district where your ceremony is taking place, or in person by appointment. Contact your local office to make an appointment.