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Giving Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership


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:

How to book

To book your notice appointment online:

  • You must have booked your ceremony with your venue and your Registrar.
  • You must pay the fee for your appointment during the online booking process. If payment is not made, the booking will be cancelled.

If you prefer to pay the fee at your appointment, or haven’t booked your ceremony yet, please call us to book.

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: 

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