Getting married in the UK

Persons planning to marry within the UK and who are subject to immigration control must now ensure that they

• Hold entry clearance as a fiancé/e or marriage visitor, OR
• Hold a Home Office certificate of approval, OR
• Have settled status in the UK (e.g. indefinite leave to remain)

In addition, they must

• Give notice to marry to a registrar at one of 76 designated register offices in England and Wales. They must attend the register office together.
• In Scotland and Northern Ireland, all register offices are designated. Notice to marry is normally given by post.

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