The superintendent registrar needs to know your full names, ages, marital status, address(es) and nationality, and will require documentary evidence. (Your intended marriage venue and occupations will also be included.)

Among the many documents you possess, those preferred are:

• A current valid full passport (or, if appropriate, a Home Office document, a standard acknowledgement letter or a national identity card). If unavailable, take your birth certificate and a second document such as a bank book/statement, council tax or current utility bill, etc.
• If you have been married before but your spouse has died you will need a copy of the death certificate.
• Divorcees will need their decree absolute bearing the court’s original stamp. If mislaid, obtain a copy from the county court where your absolute was issued.
• If you've changed your name, take along deed-poll documents. Under 18s will need a completed parental consent form.