Getting Married

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What do I need to know ?

Every person wishing to marry in the UK has to prove their nationality before giving their notice of marriage.

If you are subject to immigration control you may need to produce additional documents from the Home Office before you are allowed to get married. To find out more:

• Visit the Home Office Website (link at the bottom of this page)
• Telephone the Home Office Information Line on  0870 606 7766.

How do I arrange a Marriage?

If you are not subject to immigration control and you wish to get married in a register office, an approved premise or in a church other than the Church of England, both you and your partner must give separate notices of your intention to marry to the Superintendent Registrar for the districts in which you have lived for the seven days immediately before giving your notices.

The notices of marriage are legal requirement and must be given by the bride and groom in person.

You must know the name of the venue where you are getting married when you give your notice of marriage.

When you visit the register office you will be asked some simple questions about yourself and your partner. The Superintendent Registrar will complete a form for you to sign. This will then be displayed for 15 clear days on a notice board in the Register Office, which the general public are allowed to see.

After the 15 clear days have expired your authority to marry will be issued.

Please remember you must wait at least fifteen clear days after each of you has given notice before the marriage ceremony can take place.

What documents do I need?

When you give your notices you will need to produce certain documents, which are listed below:

You will need to produce evidence of your

• name
• age
• nationality
• address.

Preferred documents would be:

• a valid passport or a full birth certificate

together with:

• a Council Tax Bill, a recent utility bill or a recent bank statement

If you have previously been married, you will need to produce evidence that the marriage has ended:

• a decree absolute if you were divorced in this country or an original final divorce document with translation if the divorce took place overseas
• a death certificate for your late husband or wife if you are widowed.

If you have previously been through a civil partnership you will need to produce documents showing that the civil partnership has been dissolved.

The fee for giving each notice of marriage is £30.00.

Do I need an appointment to give a notice of marriage?

Yes, if you wish to give a notice of marriage at Kingston Register Office you can make an appointment to see us by using our online diary or by telephone on 020 8547 4600.

Where can I be married in Kingston?

In Kingston you have the choice of being married at the Register Office or at one of our Approved Premises which include:

• Warren House, Warren Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7HY
• Glenmore House, 6 The Crescent, Surbiton, KT6 4BN
• Kingston Lodge Hotel, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7NP
• Lovekyn Chapel, Kingston Grammar School, 70 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY
• Shiraz Mirza Community Hall, Kinston upon Thames
• Antoinette Hotel, Beaufort Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2TG

To be married in one of the above approved premises you will need to make arrangements with the venue and contact us here at Kingston Register Office to book members of our Registration Team to conduct your wedding. In addition you will both have to give your notices of marriage in person to the Superintendent Registrar for the district where you live.

The current fees for our staff to attend a marriage at approved premises are:

• Monday to Saturday £240.00 (includes one copy of the marriage certificate).
• Sundays and Bank Holidays £290.00 (includes one copy of the marriage certificate).

You can if you prefer get married in any other approved premises or register office in England and Wales.

Weddings at Kingston Register Office

If you wish to be married at Kingston Register Office we can offer you either a simple ceremony or you can personalise your special event by adding a reading, music, or a ring sentiment. You may wish the bride to be escorted into the marriage room by a family member or a friend. You may wish for a best man to present the rings. We will be pleased to advise you on your preferences.

Whatever you chose we can promise you a relaxed and friendly approach to your wedding.

We have an attractive garden for photographs, a lovely waiting area for guests and a tasteful marriage room. There are some car parking spaces to the front of the building and easy access to the front and rear of the Register Office.

What fees do I have to pay?

The fee for each notice of marriage is £30.00

The fee for a marriage ceremony at the Register Office is £40.00

The fee for a marriage certificate is £3.50

The current fees for our staff to attend a civil marriage ceremony at one of the approved venues listed above are:

Monday to Saturday £240.00

Sundays and Bank Holidays £290.00

Advanced Bookings

Provisional bookings up to a year in advance for a marriage can be made in writing or in person to:

The Register Office
35 Coombe Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7BA.

by email reg@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

by fax: 020 8547 6188

If you would like to speak to a member of the Registration Team about the availability of dates or to book an appointment to give a notice of marriage please telephone 020 8547 4600.

Getting married in a church by religious ceremony

If you wish to be married in a Church of England or a Church of Wales you will need to make all the arrangements through your local vicar. For more information on Church of England marriages you can visit their website (link at the bottom of this page).

If you are getting married according to the rites of any other religion, you will need to book the church or building first and then give your notices of marriage to the Superintendent Registrar for the district in which you both live.

Married or Not

One Plus One's website "Married or Not" provides at-a-glance information on the legal differences between married and unmarried couples, along with direct links to additional sources of information and help to download, and a directory of organisations providing expert advice. It was created as part of the Government-backed campaign, Living Together, to dispel the common law marriage myth and to better inform cohabiting couples in England and Wales of their legal rights.

Where can I get more information on the rules for getting married?

You can get more information about getting married in England or Wales or getting married abroad from the General Register Office website (see link below). Alternatively, you can contact us via our usual contact details.