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GIVING NOTICE Giving notice to form a marriage
The Notice is a legal statement which must be signed by you and the person you are marrying. The numbers of days’ notice you have to give prior to your ceremony is 28 days for everyone, but possibly 70 days if you or your partner are subject to immigration control. Both parties are required by law to give legal notice of marriage in person to the register office in the district in which they have been resident for the 7 clear days immediately prior to giving notice. If either of you are subject to immigration control you must attend the Register Office together at the Register Office of either party. It does not matter if you move away from the area after you have given notice. There is a fee for giving notice – please ask for details. After you have given notice you must wait at least 28 days before the marriage can take place. The marriage must take place within twelve months of the date when notice was given. Giving notice if you are subject to immigration control Unless you are a British citizen, an Irish citizen or were settled in the United Kingdom under the EU settlement scheme or you have in your passport a certificate of entitlement giving you right of abode in the UK, you will be subject to immigration control. Please be aware the notice period may be up to 70 days.
For further information please contact your local register office.
8 BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET REGISTER OFFICE
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