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Scottish Law
The requirements of Scottish law
for couples who wish to be legally married in
Scotland are listed below. Please note that for
all marriages, you will need to make contact with
the local registrar, information about this is
given on the official website for the
Registrar General for Scotland
which is the Government department responsible
for the registration of marriages in the UK.Any
two persons may marry in Scotland provided that:
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Both persons are at least sixteen
years of age on the day of marriage.
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They are not related to one
another in a way that would prevent their union
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They are unmarried (any person
who has already been married must produce
documentary evidence that the previous marriage
has been ended by death, divorce or annulment).
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They are capable of understanding
the nature of a marriage ceremony and of
consenting to marriage. (You must be able to
understand the language or, provide an
interpreter)
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The marriage would be regarded as
valid in any foreign country to which either
party belongs.
Documents to be produced with your completed
marriage notices include:
Conditions in general:
By law both parties to a proposed
civil or religious marriage are required to submit
marriage notice forms to the registrar of the
district in which the marriage is to take place
informing her of their intention to marry. Forms
for giving notice can be obtained from any
registrar of births, deaths and marriages in
Scotland or from the General Register for
Scotland website at
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk
Notice must be given in the three
month period prior to the date of marriage and
NO LATER than 15 days before that date.
IF YOU ARE DOMICILED OUTSIDE
THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Both passports (must include
marriage visa)
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A certificate of no impediment
issued, or equivalent, by the competent
authority to the effect that you are free to
marry. If this is applicable.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/
All original documentation must
be produced and if any of these documents is in a
language other than English, a certified
translation in English must also be provided.
Outside Marriages
On Mull we have many beautiful
locations for weddings indoors and out. Many
couples choose to be married out with our
Registry Office. Here are few of the venues
that are available:
Alternatively you can get a one off licence and
be married almost anywhere!! Here are a few
examples;
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North Beach, Iona |
MV Iolaire |
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Calgary Beach |
In the Garden |
INFORMATION SHEET
FOR RECEPTION VENUES,
ACCOMMODATION, GIFTS,
HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON,
PHOTOGRAPHY Click on the links. |
