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Wednesday, 5 September 2023

Government, citizens and rights

Marriage and civil partnerships

Getting married or forming a civil partnership

An introduction to getting married or forming a civil partnership and what you must do

Marriage and civil partnership: your legal obligations

The legal requirements around getting married or forming a civil partnership including giving notice and residency

Overseas marriages and civil partnerships

What to do to get married or form a civil partnership overseas, and how to get copies of your certificate

Marriage, cohabitation and civil partnerships: your rights

Find out what you need to know on the practical and legal issues surrounding getting married, living together and civil partnerships (for same-sex couples)

Forced marriage

Advice if you are being forced into a marriage, or if this happens to someone you know

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Order certificates online

Apply for birth, marriage and death certificates

Building a strong relationship

Want help with your relationship? Know where to go?

Do it online

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