What questions does the registrar ask at your notice appointment?

Identity and personal details

Expect to confirm your full name, date of birth, nationality, occupation and current address, matching what's shown on the documents you bring. The registrar checks these against your original identity and address evidence.

If you've changed your name, or your documents show inconsistent details, be ready to explain and provide supporting evidence such as a deed poll.

Marital history

You'll be asked whether you've been married or in a civil partnership before, and if so, how and when it ended. This is where you'll need to produce the original final order, dissolution order or death certificate.

Details of the marriage itself

You'll confirm your partner's details, the type of ceremony (civil or religious), and the proposed date and venue. These details are what gets entered on the public notice, so have them settled and accurate before you attend.

The formal declaration

At the end, you sign a declaration stating the information you've given is true and that you know of no impediment to the marriage. Giving false information at this stage is a criminal offence, so accuracy matters more than speed.