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Guidance

Authorised persons: advice for marriage ceremonies

Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.

From:
HM Passport Office
Published
2 September 2011
Last updated
282 FebruaryApril 20232025 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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This document provides advice to authorised persons on their role and responsibilities at marriage ceremonies including an introduction to the role, marriage preliminaries, solemnisation of the marriage, and completing and signing the marriage schedule.

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2025-04-02 12:28
The authorised persons guidance has been updated and an accessible version has been added.

2023-02-28 10:46
Updated ‘A guide for authorised persons’.