What is Giving Notice?
Giving Notice is when you sign a legal statement outlining your intent to marry or form a civil partnership.
There are two types of notice of marriage or civil partnership appointments available. Further information on the documents you need is available below:
- Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership for a British, Irish or Relevant National
- Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership for a Foreign National subject to immigration control
How to book
You can book your Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership online or over the phone.
When booking online, we require you to pay the fee for your appointment at the same time. If you prefer to pay this at your appointment, please call us to book.
During your appointment you will need to state your venue. This cannot be changed afterwards. Therefore, we recommend you book your ceremony before your notice appointment.
Book your Notice of Marriage appointment
Book your Notice of Civil Partnership appointment
Appointments are face-to-face and available in all of our offices. For details and opening hours of our offices, please visit our Registration Offices page.
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (from 10.00am on Wednesday). Our number is 0300 1234 181.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please use the reschedule link in your confirmation e-amil. Alternatively you can call us on 0300 1234 181 or email us at registration@cornwall.gov.uk.
Getting Married in Church of England or live abroad?
If you live outside England or Wales or if you are getting married in the Church of England, you will not be able to book your appointment online. Please contact us on 0300 1234 181, or you can complete our online form to request an appointment.
Getting Married outside of England or Wales
There are different rules if you want to get married or form a civil partnership in:
Further information
More detailed information can be found on the GOV.uk website: