Isle Of Man - Arrange a Marriage

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Procedure

1. Go to a Registrar. You may attend the Douglas or Peel Civil Registry or use the registration service operated by Ramsey Town Commissioners at Ramsey Town Hall.
2. Submit required documents.
3. Complete and sign this form: http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/registries/civil/noticeofmarriageform.pdf Notice of Marriage Form].
4. The Notice of Marriage Form will be placed in the Notice Book which can be inspected by the public at any time during office hours.
5. If there will be no objections within 7 full consecutive days, a Certificate for Marriage is issued. The marriage ceremony can now take place.

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Required Documents

• dissolution of the marriage or civil partnership or any documentary evidence of the freedom to marry (if previously married)
• valid photographic ID
• proof of residence dated within the last 3 months
• certified copies of your birth certificate and change of name documentation (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

The General Registry

Address:
The Registries Building
Deemsters Walk
Bucks Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
Post Code: IM1 3AR

Civil Registry

Telephone: + 44 (0) 1624 687039
Email Address: [email protected]

Eligibility

• Partners must be of legal age, of different sex.
• Minimum age to marry is 16 years old.
• If ages between 16-18, parental consent is required.
• Must have resided at your place of residence for at least 7 clear days.

Fees

• Notice of Marriage Fee - $30.00
• Certificate authorizing marriage issued by Registrar - $10.00
• For other fees, see this link:Registration of Marriage Fees

Validity

Certificate of Marriage is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued.

Documents to Use

Notice of Marriage Form 18+:

• http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/registries/civil/noticeofmarriageform.pdf

Notice of Marriage Form 18-:

• http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/registries/civil/noticeofmarriage18.pdf

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Instructions

• Partners should appear together at the Registrar.

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External Links

Arranging a Marriage: http://www.gov.im/registries/general/civilregistry/marriage.xml

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