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If you do not bring the required documents, your notice appointment will not go ahead. You will have to book another appointment and pay the fee again.
You must bring the originals of your documents. Photocopies, scans or digital versions will not be accepted.
You must bring the name and address of your marriage or civil partnership venue.
You must bring a valid passport.
You must bring your birth certificate and a valid photo ID, such as a driving licence.
You must bring your birth certificate, a valid photo ID, such as a driving licence and either your:
You must bring your birth certificate, a valid photo ID, such as a driving licence and either your:
If your parents were born outside the UK, then you must provide evidence of your parent's British nationality at the time of your birth.
You must also bring confirmation of either:
You must bring:
You must bring one of the following:
You must also bring one of the following:
You must also bring one of the following:
It costs £83 for us to check any foreign divorce papers. You need to pay this at your notice appointment by debit or credit card.
You should give notice 3 months before the date of your wedding or civil partnership for the checks to be completed.
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