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Registering for marriage takes a few different forms, depending on the type of marriage ceremony involved.

If the marriage is to be a civil ceremony, or a religious ceremony in a church other than a Church of England, registration is by means of giving notice prior to the wedding, and then a registrar or authorised person registers the details in their register after the marriage ceremony.

If the marriage is to be a religious ceremony in a Church of England, registration is by banns (or common licence) prior to the ceremony, and a vicar registering the details in his own register after the ceremony.

For marriage in a foreign country you are likely to need to give notice for a certificate of no impediment. This depends on the laws in different countries and we would advise that you check with the embassy in the country in which you plan to marry.

If the marriage is to take place in a foreign country, it is possible in some cases to have the marriage recorded in this country, please see the Overseas marriages and civil partnerships page.

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