Do I need to register my marriage in the UK if I get married abroad?

A marriage abroad will be legally recognised in the UK providing it was contracted according to the law of the country in which it took place. There is no requirement, or facility, to register the marriage in England afterwards.

Are foreign marriages Recognised in the UK?

Generally speaking, if you follow the legal requirements for a valid marriage in the country in which you marry your marriage contract will be considered valid in the UK. A foreign marriage does not need to be, nor can it be, registered in the UK.

Can an EU citizen marry in the UK?

An EU citizen can bring their non EU spouse to live with them in the UK, although you will both need to apply under the new EU Settlement Scheme to enable you to reside lawfully in the UK after 30 June 2021. The non EU spouse must also be living in the UK prior to the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.

How do I register a marriage certificate in the UK?

You need to register on the General Register Office ( GRO ) website to get a copy of a birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate in England and Wales. You can use this service to research your family tree. Order with the GRO index reference number.

How do I prove I’m not married UK?

Contact your local register office (where births, marriages and deaths are recorded) to obtain your Certificate of No Impediment. This must be done by the person applying for the CNI.

Can I divorce in UK if I married abroad?

In most cases you can apply for divorce in the UK if you got married abroad. You can get a divorce in England or Wales if both you and your former partner are habitually resident or domiciled in the UK.

Can I get married in UK after Brexit?

The rules might change after Brexit, you can check if you need a visa on GOV.UK. If you’re a non-EEA national and you don’t want to live in the UK, you can apply for a marriage visitor visa. This will let you come to the UK for up to six months to get married.

Can I bring my wife to the UK after Brexit?

Your partner can’t apply for a family visa if you came to the UK after 31 December 2020 and applied to the EU Settlement Scheme as a family member. Your partner can apply from outside the UK. They can also apply from inside the UK as long as they: were given leave to remain in the UK for more than 6 months.

What documents do you need to get married UK?

You must bring originals of the following documents to your appointment:

• details of the final venue for your ceremony.
• a valid passport or UK birth certificate (if you were born before 1 January 1983)
• proof of your home address.
• proof of any name changes (for example, a copy of a deed poll)

Can you get married online UK?

Under the law in England and Wales, it is not possible to get married or enter into a civil partnership without the physical presence of both parties in a place approved by law. So that’s online weddings out of the question then? Once again, it’s a little bit more complicated than that.