Who can conduct a marriage Ceremony in Scotland?
In Scotland there are 2 types of marriage or civil partnership ceremony: To read the guidance from National Records of Scotland click here Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership – A Civil Ceremony conducted by a registrar. All registrars who are authorised by the Registrar General for Scotland may conduct your marriage or civil partnerships ceremony […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Marriage and Civil Partnership Questions and Answers Are all couples required to wait the minimum 29 day notice period? Yes, unless they are granted dispensation under exceptional circumstances. The date that notices are lodged will begin the 29-day minimum notice period. Can couples who lodge notice now extend their notice period if required? No, notices […]
Why Choose a Registrar for Your Ceremony?
Courtesy of Wonderful & Strange Photography Why Should I Choose a Registrar from Argyll and Bute? Ask any newly married couple and they’ll tell you that organising a wedding can be stressful – there’s so much to plan. Here in Argyll and Bute, we want the run up to your big day to be an enjoyable experience, […]
Fees and Charges
Prices Correct from 1st April 2025 Statutory Fees for Lodging Notices Statutory Fees for Lodging Notices Marriage or Civil Partnership Description Price Processing two Notice Forms £90.00 One Extract £10.00 Total £100.00 Payment Information and Travel Costs When you book a Registrar for your special day, you’re not just booking someone to turn up and say […]
Civil Partnership paperwork
Here are some of the forms and guidance you may need for your civil partnership. Please speak to your Registrar about what paperwork you will be required to complete. Information Leaflet – Civil Partnership in Scotland This leaflet provides you with information on the legal requirements for a civil partnership in Scotland and can help […]
Civil partnership information
Who can register a Civil Partnership in Scotland? Any two persons, regardless of where they live, may register a civil partnership in Scotland provided that: both persons, are at least 16 years of age on the day they wish to register their civil partnership. They are not related to one another in a way that […]
Marriage Paperwork
Here are some of the forms and guidance you may need for a marriage in Scotland. Please speak to your registrar about what paperwork you are required to complete. Terms and Conditions This leaflet is the terms and conditions for civil ceremony bookings with our registration team Terms and Conditions Document 2024 Information leaflet – […]
Getting Married in Scotland
Marriage Information All weddings in Scotland require some paperwork and this is processed by the local Registration office in the area where your marriage is to take place. If you are having a civil ceremony please check the availability of a registrar once you have decided on a date for your wedding. Photo courtesy of […]