What is Giving Notice?
Giving Notice is when you sign a legal statement to say you plan to get married or form a civil partnership.
This is not your marriage or civil partnership ceremony. It is a legal step you must complete before you can undertake either ceremony.
There are two types of notice of marriage or civil partnership appointments available. You can find information about the documents you need below:
How to book
You can book your notice appointment
Online
Telephone
To book online:
You must know where you will be having your legal ceremony.
You must pay the notice fee to secure your appointment.
If you fail to make payment we will cancel the appointment.
To book on the phone:
Call our friendly bookings team on 0300 1234 181.
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (from 10am on Wednesday).
Please book by phone if you haven't booked your ceremony yet or cannot pay on-line.
Book your Notice of Marriage appointment
Book your Notice of Civil Partnership appointment
Notice appointments take place face-to-face at all registration offices. See our Registration Offices page for office details and opening hours.
If you can no longer attend your appointment, please reschedule using the link in your confirmation email. Alternatively, call 0300 1234 181 or email 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: