Ceremonies in Richmond upon Thames

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Signings A signing is only available to couples entering into a civil partnership. The couple and their witnesses will meet a civil partnership registrar and sign the documents that form a civil partnership. There are no

• Previous civil or religious union • Proof of residential address • Change of name

We are unable to accept photocopied or printed documentation. Please ensure that you attend your appointment with original documentation. Acceptable documents are listed on our website, or can be discussed when booking your appointment. Please note that we are unable to take notice in situations where we are presented with incorrect documents. 3. Book and give notice of intention to marry or form a Civil Partnership Giving notice of intention to marry or form a civil partnership, is a legal preliminary that is required to take place in advance of your chosen ceremony date. All couples give notice in person at the appropriate Register Office for the legal notice to be completed. Notices are specific to a venue and are valid for 12 months from the date given. If you decide to change your venue, fresh notices will need to be taken and notice fees paid again. You must give notice, a minimum of 28 days prior to your chosen ceremony date. Depending on your immigration status in the UK this may be increased to 70 days if referred to the Home Office. To book your appointment to give notice to marry or form a civil partnership visit our website where you will also find more information on what documents you will need to provide. www.richmond.gov.uk/notice_of_intention_to_marry_or_enter_a_ civil_partnership Or call our customer service team (020) 8891 1411.

ceremonial aspects to this option. Ceremony at another venue

Outside of The Loggia Room - the dedicated ceremony space for Richmond Register Office - ceremonies can only be conducted at approved venues such as a licensed premises or a registered religious building. More information on this can be found at www.richmond.gov.uk. 2. Book Registrars to conduct your perfect ceremony For a marriage or civil partnership to be solemnised, registrars must be in attendance. Where you have booked a civil partnership signing, a register office ceremony or a ceremony in the Loggia Room at York House, your registrar is booked as part of the package. For ceremonies taking place at other venues or any other room of York House, you must book the venue in addition to the attendance of a registrar. Ceremony Bookings can be made in two ways. Visit our website to book a registrar to conduct your ceremony www.richmond.gov.uk/make_a_ceremony_booking Alternatively, call our customer service team 020 8891 1411. Documents to remember As with all legal events, you must produce evidence of your:

• Full name • Nationality • Age

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CEREMONIES in Richmond upon Thames

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