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Marriage

A marriage can take place in England and Wales at a register office, at a building approved for civil marriage, in an Anglican church or in any other religious building that is registered for the solemnisation of marriage.

Church of England or Church in Wales

If you wish to be married in the Church of England or Church in Wales you should first speak to the vicar of the church in which you wish to marry.

Other Places of Religious Worship

The church or religious building in question must normally be located within the registration district where you or your partner live, or, if outside the district, be a place of regular worship for either or both of you. The service will be conducted by the Minister of the venue, but occasionally a Registrar is required to register the marriage.

To book a marriage at any of the above venues, contact the Minister of the Church, and the local Superintendent Registrar, where necessary.

The above information is a general guide only. For marriages outside England or Wales, or marriages of people with special needs or requirements, contact the Superintendent Registrar for advice.

Civil Marriages

A civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales, or at any venue that has been approved to hold a civil marriage. Approved venues include stately homes and other prestigious buildings, hotels and restaurants.

Documentation required

You need to show the superintendent registrar documentary evidence of your:

name
age (16 years of age is the minimum legal age for getting married in England and Wales, written consent may be required for anyone under 18 years)
nationality (ie. passport)

You will also be asked to provide evidence of your address and evidence of the ending of any previous marriage or civil partnership.

Bassetlaw Register Office

County Council Offices
Chancery Lane
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6DG

Tel: 01777 708631 Registrations by appointment.
Fax: 01777 860667

Open:
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sat. By appointment only

Bassetlaw Sub-District Office

Queens Buildings
Potter Street
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 2AH

Tel: 01909 535534 Registrations by appointment.
Fax: 01909 501067

Open:
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sat. By appointment only

Costs

Cost of giving notice in advance of a ceremony either at a register office, approved premises or in a religious building other than in the Church of England or Church in Wales is £30.00 per person.

Cost of register office ceremony is £40.00.

The cost for attendance by the superintendent registrar and registrar is set by the local authority (Nottinghamshire County Council) in question. A further charge is likely to be made by the owners of the building for the use of the premises.

For a cost of a religious ceremony in the Church of England or Church in Wales please check fees with the vicar of the church in which you are planning to marry.

Cost of religious ceremony at a building other than Church of England or Church in Wales. Unless the building has an Authorised Person - there will be a £47.00 fee for the registrar and there may be further fees charged by the trustees of the building and the person who performs the ceremony.

The cost of marriage certificate is £3.50.

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