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Register Office Legal Preliminaries In order to marry in a register office, approved venue or registered religious building other than the Church of England, you must, by law, undergo certain preliminaries. Whether you wish to marry someone of the opposite sex or someone of the same sex, the following legal procedures must be in place before you can tie the knot. Giving notice of your intention to marry Both of you must give notice of your intention to marry, in person, at the District Register Office at the place in which you usually reside. If one or both of you is subject to immigration control, you must go to a specialised Register Office. Please note: 1. You must both have lived a minimum of seven clear days in a Registration District in England or Wales immediately before giving notice at that office. 2. Both of you must attend to give notice and this should
usually be done by making an appointment to attend at the same time. If this is at the York Register Office, please call us on 01904 654477 to make an appointment. 3. Notice cannot be given on behalf of a person, or by post, phone, fax, or email. 4. You both have to give notice at least 28 clear days (in some circumstances this number of days may be longer), and not more than a year before the date of your marriage. Documents you will need: When giving notice you will need to provide evidence of name, surname, nationality, date of birth and place of
residence. Ask the office where you are going to give notice for advice, or call York Register Office on 01904 654477. For people who have legally changed their name: Documentary evidence in the form of a name change document is required. In the case of any queries regarding foreign documents, please contact the Register Office. All documents should be certified or sealed. Photostat copies are not acceptable. Parties to a marriage or civil partnership who are under 18 years of age should contact the Register Office in advance of their notice to ensure that they can provide the correct documentation.