If you are planning to get married or form a civil partnership outside England and Wales, different rules apply depending on the country where your ceremony will take place.
Marriages and civil partnerships in the British Isles and Channel Islands
Use the links below to find guidance for each location:
Marriages and civil partnerships outside the British Isles
It is your responsibility to check the legal requirements of the country where your ceremony will take place. You should also speak to the person conducting your ceremony.
You may need to:
- have documents legalised with an apostille
- provide certified translations
A list of embassies and high commissions in the UK is available at gov.uk
Certificate of No Impediment (CNI)
If you need a Certificate of No Impediment please request an appointment with Hartlepool Register Office.
Request a Notice of Intention Appointment
The UK does not issue CNIs for marriages or civil partnerships taking place in Commonwealth countries.