Evidence of ending a previous marriage or civil partnership (if applicable)
If either one of you had been previously married or has previously had a civil partnership, please bring one of the following original documents:
- a court sealed certified copy of your Decree Absolute or Civil Partnership Absolute. Please note that for documents in a foreign language a translation should also be provided which must be certified, signed, and dated by the translator
- the death certificate of your previous spouse or civil partner
- the presumed death certificate of your previous spouse or civil partner
Divorces, annulments or dissolutions granted outside of the British Isles
If a divorce, annulment or dissolution was granted outside of the British Isles then it will require consideration by the local registration service or in some instances the General Register Office to establish if the ceremony can proceed. This will incur a fee.
After consideration, if the ceremony cannot proceed the fees for consideration of the divorce, annulment or dissolution, as well as the fees for giving notice of intent for marriage are non-refundable.
If any documents are not in English, you will need to obtain a full written translation.
Registration service
Email: registration.service@cumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Confirmation of venue booking
We highly recommend you bring details of the final venue for your ceremony. This is not a requirement for us taking notice of intent. However once you have given the notice the venue cannot be changed unless you take new notices and pay the fees again.
Across the UK there are many venues with similar names and if we have a provisional booking form to check against this will limit the likelihood of you providing the wrong venue details.
Notices of intent for The Church of England or Church of Wales
As well as the documents listed above, please read the guidance and bring a vicars authorisation letter to your appointment. Failure to follow these procedures may mean we are unable to take your notice of intent and your ceremony may not be able to proceed as planned.
Notices of intent for a religious building except The Church of England or Church of Wales
As well as the documents listed above, please read the guidance as you may need to bring an authorisation letter to your appointment. Failure to follow these procedures may mean we are unable to take your notice of intent and your ceremony may not be able to proceed as planned.