To renew your marriage or civil partnership, you'll need to provide specific documents at your appointment. Here's the list of what you'll need based on council information:
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Evidence of identity and nationality | Ideally a passport; a birth certificate may be accepted in certain situations. |
| Evidence of address | This could be a driving licence, council tax bill, recent utility bill, or bank statement. |
| Evidence of previous marriage/civil partnership | If divorced, a court sealed Final and Absolute from England/Wales; if divorced elsewhere, original documents and translation if necessary; if widowed, the death certificate of your previous spouse. |
| Evidence of a change of name | Relevant documents to prove any legal name changes. |
| Fee for notice | A notice fee as specified on the council's price list. |
| Marriage fee | Also required if your ceremony takes place in West Berkshire. |
| Parental consent (if under 18) | Proof of consent from parent(s) or guardian, along with the completed consent form. |
| EU Settlement Scheme status (if applicable) | From 1 July 2021, you must bring your status share code if you have EUSS status. |
Please note that photocopies of any documents will not be accepted. Make sure you have all necessary originals ready for your appointment. For more details or to make an appointment, you can check this link.