Father's details for giving notice

The only way to be sure is to ask the registrar. Sadly these things are often bizarre and Dickensian but as your step-dad has full legal rights I'd like to think it would be his details you'd show - but it doesn;t always work that way. Give the office a call, they'll be happy to help you.

Thanks, I will do. Just wanted some knowledge before I call.

The vicar of my friend tried to make her put her biological dad's details down, despite the fact her left before she was born, but she found some Church links which said her step-dad was allowed and the vicar backed down, but I'm just worried the registrar might be more akward. Registrars always seem scarier than vicars to me!

We have are marriage notice appointment this saturday, i wasnt aware that i had to give our parents details until ive just read your post! my dad left when i was a baby, i know his name but id rather put down my step dads who in my eyes is my father but hes not legally. please can i have some more info on this? thanks x

These are the links I have found. It just the more you google, the more different information you get so I'm still a bit confused!

http://www.peterboroughdiocesanregistry.co.uk/marriage.html

http://www.norwichdiocesanregistry.co.uk/marriage/frequently-asked-questions/

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/02/03/marriage-certificates-should-include-mothers-_n_4700935.html (In the comment section)

When we registered our intent to marry and when we booked the registrar for the wedding we weren't asked any details about our parents.

I think as long as you have a British passport/birth certificate that's all they need to see

I was asked dad's name, occupation.i don't really see him and registrar could tell it was awkward-she did ask if I wanted to put someone else down instead I.e stepfather.

They'll talk you through it, don't worry, you don't need their ID or anything, I think it's just because it goes on the marriage certificate.

My husband's real dad died when he was 5, so he hardly knew him. He was raised by his step dad. He put his step dad's details on the marriage certificate with no problems x