Get married or form a civil partnership: step by step

Find out what you must do to get married or form a civil partnership.

  1. Plan your ceremony

    Find out about different types of ceremonies and where you can have them.

  2. Give notice

    Before you can get married or have a civil partnership, you and your partner must give notice at a register office. This must happen at least 29 days before your ceremony.

  3. Provide your information

    Documents and information you need to provide at your notice appointment.

  4. Book an appointment to give notice at Croydon Register Office

    Once you have planned your ceremony, you must book an appointment to give notice of your intention to get married or form a civil partnership.

  5. Attend your appointment to give notice

    Croydon Register Office is open for pre-booked appointments only.

  6. Book your ceremony and registrar

    Find out how to book Croydon Register Office or an approved venue for your ceremony.

  7. Cancel or change your ceremony booking

    What you need to do to cancel or change your ceremony.