ID Requirements for Marriage
To get married, each person needs to show evidence of identity and date and place of birth.
Most common document options
Usually, you will need either:
- a current passport, or
- a birth certificate plus current photo ID
Photo ID can include a driver licence or another government-issued photo ID.
If you have been married before
You also need evidence that the previous marriage ended, such as:
- a divorce order, or
- a death certificate
If your document is not in English
You will usually need a translation by a properly accredited translator.
Can we email copies first?
Usually yes. For starting the process and meeting NOIM timing, scanned copies are often enough at first.
But the originals must be sighted before the marriage is solemnised.
What if I do not have a passport or birth certificate?
The law allows some alternatives in limited situations, but it is best to ask us before assuming you are stuck.
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Book first, pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork, we confirm the next available date, time, and place.