When visiting the Register Office to get married or register a civil partnership, you need to bring specific documents. Here’s a summary of the required documentation:
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport-sized photos | One for each person involved, required regardless of nationality. |
| Proof of identity and nationality | Original documents like a valid passport, full UK birth certificate, or proof of name change (e.g., deed poll). |
| Proof of address | Recent utility bill (within 3 months), bank statement (within 1 month), Council Tax bill (last 12 months), mortgage statement (last 12 months), or a signed letter from your landlord confirming residence for the past week. |
| Proof of immigration status | Visa or other documentation if applicable. |
| Additional Documents if previously married | Decree absolute, death certificate of the former partner, or translated final divorce document if divorced abroad. |
| Translation services | If any documents are not in English, you must bring a translation and an interpreter (who cannot interpret for each other). |
Make sure to bring original documents, as photocopies won't be accepted. For more details or to ask questions, you can email the Register Office at RegisterOffice@southend.gov.uk.