Marriages
Where can I marry?
Getting married abroad
If you have any general enquiries about marrying abroad, you should contact the Embassy or High Commission of the country concerned.
It is possible you will be asked to obtain a certificate of no impediment. This is a document required by some foreign authorities to enable a non-national to marry in their country and, under certain circumstances, can be provided by your local register office. If you are asked to provide one, you should contact your local register office.
If you have been asked to provide an Apostille (which is simply formal confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp appearing on a document is genuine) see legalising certificates for overseas purposes or contact the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on 020 7008 1111.
If you need any other information about marrying abroad please contact Overseas Branch.
Can I register my overseas marriage in England and Wales?
No, overseas marriages may not be registered at a register office. However, you can apply to have your overseas marriage documents, with translations if necessary, sent from the country where you were married and deposited with the General Register Office.
To find out more see the can I register my overseas marriage in England and Wales? page
