To renew your legal notice of marriage or civil partnership in West Berkshire, you will need to provide several key documents. Here’s a list of the required documents you’ll need to prepare:
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Evidence of identity and nationality | A passport (ideal) or a birth certificate (depending on circumstances) |
| Evidence of address | This can include a driving licence, council tax bill, recent utility bill, or bank statement |
| Evidence that previous marriage/civil partnership ended | If divorced in England/Wales, provide the court-sealed Final and Absolute. If divorced elsewhere, provide the original foreign document and a translation if necessary. If widowed, a death certificate is needed. |
| Evidence of a change of name | Necessary if applicable |
| Notice fee | Check the council’s price list for current fees |
| Marriage fee | Required if your ceremony is in West Berkshire; payable when giving notice |
| Consent evidence (if under 18) | Evidence of consent from parents/guardians, plus contact us for a consent form. |
| EU Settlement Scheme (if applicable) | If granted EUSS status, bring your status share code; obtain this from the Government website. If you have a pending application, bring the hardcopy letter of your Certificate of Application. |
| Evidence of immigration status (if applicable) | If not from Britain or Ireland, include your visa stamp or residency documents. A passport-sized photo is also needed if holding limited visa status. |
For more details and to book an appointment, you can visit the West Berkshire Council website. Make sure to prepare these documents ahead of your appointment!