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Getting married abroad

How to find out what you need to know when you are not marrying in England or Wales.

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Each country has separate regulations for getting married or forming a civil partnership. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct paperwork to marry in your chosen country.

Use the tool on gov.uk Opens in a new window to find out who you need to contact. Some countries will request a Certificate of No Impediment. These can only be provided for British nationals.

There are different rules and regulations for getting married or forming a civil partnership in Scotland Opens in a new window and Northern Ireland Opens in a new window.

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