COMMITMENT CEREMONIES
There are many reasons why couples choose this type of ceremony it is a unique celebration open to all couples who wish to make a public declaration of their love and commitment to each other in the presence of their family and friends . Unlike a marriage , this ceremony has no legal status , but it is intended to be of deep personal significance . Because of this , there are no restrictions as to residential requirements .
Just as with any of our ceremonies you can make promises and vows to each other , exchange rings and include poems and readings , inviting your guests to participate in your ceremony . Finally at the end of the ceremony be presented with a certificate to mark the occasion .
Your ceremony can take place at any of our offices or approved venues , or any other venue of your choice by prior arrangement . If you prefer , the ceremony may be held in private without any guests present . Either way this is a moving and intimate ceremony that is unique and meaningful .
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DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES
On the day of your wedding and at the end of the ceremony the registrar will hand you your marriage certificate .
This is a certified copy of the original marriage entry you both , along with your witnesses would have signed in the marriage register . You can use this certificate as an original legal document in order to inform professional bodies that you are now married .
Should you wish to obtain any further certified copies you can apply online to the Essex Record Office . This is a very simple process which will take 15 minutes . We offer various services from the standard to priority services if you need another copy in a hurry . Please be aware that we can only produce duplicate certificates if the wedding took place in our district . This does not include Southend , Thurrock or London boroughs even if they have an Essex address i . e . Ilford or Havering .
We can also supply you with certified copies of birth or death certificates should you require them for notice of marriage appointment purposes as long as the event took place in the Essex district .
This again would not include Southend , Thurrock or any London boroughs . You will find more information the service types on offer and the costs on our website www . essexrecordoffice . co . uk
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