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GETTING
S TA RT E D
Giving Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership
Holding a civil ceremony is not a complicated
affair. The following four pages explain what
you need to do before the day to ensure your
preparations go as smoothly as possible.
You will need to give notice of your marriage or
civil partnership in your local registration district.
If you and your partner live in different areas, you
will both need to give notice in your own district.
If you are subject to immigration control please
see page 5 - ‘Foreign Nationals’.
In order to give notice of marriage or civil
partnership in a Registration Office, you and
your partner must have lived in that district for
a minimum of seven days (immediately before
you give your notice). If you are coming from
abroad the day of arrival does not count and
notice cannot be given until the ninth day;
for example, if arrival day is Tuesday, notice
cannot be given until the following Wednesday.
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If you live in Oxfordshire, you will need to make
an appointment to give notice by calling the
Registration Service helpline on 0345 241 2489.
If you live outside the county, please contact your
local Register Office for advice.
The earliest date the notice of marriage or civil
partnership can be given is 12 months before the
ceremony. Normally 28 clear days notice is
required; for example, if you give notice on
the 1st May, the ceremony can take place on
or after the 30th May. In some circumstances
this may be extended to 70 days
(see page 5 - ‘Foreign Nationals’).
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