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UK family law states that close relatives may not legally marry. A valid marriage takes place in a legally designated place. As well as places of worship and registry offices, valid marriages can be held in hospitals, prisons and at home providing certain criteria are met. Local authorities can grant a licence to venues for marriages to be legally held. If you are considering a marriage be sure to check that your venue is licensed to hold weddings. To be legally valid, a ceremony can be either religious or civil, but in either case must be conducted in the presence of a person authorised to register marriages in the district in which the marriage is held. The marriage must also be entered into the register, signed by both parties, witnessed by two parties and the person authorised to register marriages. For civil ceremonies, both parties must give notice in the local registry office where you reside, and you will then receive marriage notice forms which allow you to marry anywhere. You must then submit these forms to the registry office where you intend to marry and they can issue a marriage schedule. You will not be able to marry without this schedule and there can be time limits on application. It is best to check with your local family solicitor to ensure that your plans are feasible within the law. If your marriage is by religious ceremony, it is likely that the place of marriage will have a license to register the marriage directly. Marriages which do not meet UK law are deemed invalid and potentially void or voidable. You should consult your solicitor if you are in any doubt as to the validity of your marriage.
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