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This document provides advice to authorised persons on their role and responsibilities at marriage ceremonies including an introduction to the role, marriage preliminaries, solemnisation of the marriage, and completing and signing the marriage schedule.
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Published 2 September 2011 Last updated 28 February 2023 +show all updates
Updated 'A guide for authorised persons'.
Guidance has been updated due to legislation changes.
Guidance updated to reflect changes brought into force by the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Act 2021.
