Giving notice is a legal requirement, that anyone wishing to marry or form a civil partnership in England or Wales must complete before their ceremony can take place. The rules are different depending on your nationality and immigration status.
If you are getting married or forming a civil partnership in East Sussex and live in East Sussex (excluding Brighton), notice appointments will be arranged for a suitable date, and booked at the same time as your ceremony.
If you and your partner are both 'relevant nationals' or have a Marriage or Fiancé VisaRelevant Nationals for the purpose of marriage/civil partnership in the UK are British, Irish, or EU citizens with European Union Settled Status (EUSS)
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If you live in East Sussex, you can Give Notice at our offices in Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hastings, or Lewes. If you live outside East Sussex, you can find your local register office here. To book your notice appointment at an East Sussex Register Office, call us on 0345 60 80 198 |
If either you or your partner are 'foreign nationals’ and you do not have a Marriage or Fiancé Visa
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If one or both of you live in East Sussex, you can Give Notice at our offices in Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hastings, or Lewes. If you both live outside East Sussex, you can find your local register office here. To book your notice appointment at an East Sussex Register Office, call us on 0345 60 80 198 |
If you and/or your partner live outside England and WalesAnyone wanting to marry or form a civil partnership in England or Wales must meet a residency requirement. A residency within England or Wales must be established before notice can be given. You must have resided at one address for at least 7 consecutive days prior to giving notice (this works out as 9 days. The day of arrival and day of your notice appointment do not count towards the 7 days). You are free to leave the country once notice has been given. |
If one or both of you are residing in East Sussex, you can Give Notice at our offices in Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hastings, or Lewes. If you are staying outside East Sussex, you can find your local register office here. To book your notice appointment at an East Sussex Register Office, call us on 0345 60 80 198 |
Religious CeremoniesIf you are getting married in an Anglican church, the religious preliminaries will be followed. This involves the reading of the Banns. You will need to speak to the vicar to organise this. There is usually no involvement from the Register Office. However, if you and/or your partner are foreign nationals subject to immigration control you will be required to give notice at your local Register Office, as per the civil preliminaries above. If you are marrying in any other church or religious building notices will need to given at your local Register Office, as per the civil preliminaries above. |
Ceremonies AbroadFor information about what you need to do if you are holding your ceremony abroad click here. |
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