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Registrars warning

Louise, 18 February, 2022 at 07:24 Posted on Planning 1 8

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Hi all. This is a warning to all those born after 1st January 1983. At the registrars you will need to provide both yours and your parents birth certificate (if you don't have a passport). We went in yesterday only to be told we had the wrong type of birth certificate! We didn't realise there was more than one type but you need your own to have all your parents details on too. I felt so stupid and cheated and that was the only one I had ever had and funnily enough, it was signed and validated by a registrar all those years ago. They assume being in the business that the words full birth certificate are enough for anyone to know what they mean. Basically I don't want anyone else to be in this predicament. We get married in 4 weeks and now don't have time to get new ones and get married at iur wedding! Really stressful day, really stressful! We have booked a celebrant as we are not going to move the wedding and get "married" at a later date. I will let everyone know how everything goes with the celebrant but after talking to him I feel like we may have lucked out, he sounds amazing. Sorry if this long message has been common knowledge to everyone else ❤

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Cheryl · 18 February, 2022 at 13:02
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So yours and your parents birth certificate? What if you don't have access to your parents like they have passed away or you are adopted etc? This has got me panicked myself now. I hope you sort it out. Mine and my fiancé parents are no longer here so this will be difficult ❤️
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Yorkshirelass · 18 February, 2022 at 13:10
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I have heard of this odd rule yes, it won't affect myself and my fiancé as we are old! Born in 1977 and 1971 and I certainly don't know where any of our parents birth certificates are.
It sounds like you have found a solution though which is good. Good luck!
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Louise · 18 February, 2022 at 15:30
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So we needed our birth certificates with parents info on as well (full birth certificate) and one of iur parents full birth certificate. It was a nightmare and had no clarification anywhere. I would get in touch with your registrars and see what you can do. I think though that you don't need those if u have a valid passport but don't quote me on that. Good luck.
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Nathalie · 18 February, 2022 at 16:46
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It’s right that if you have a passport you won’t need any of that - I did it last week and needed only my passport and a proof of address
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Charlotte · 19 February, 2022 at 17:47
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I had to order a copy of my full certificate as I only have the short one, I was born in 1980 but as I don't have a valid passport it is still requires. I paid 15 on the gov website ndntook 3 weeks to come for anyone else in same situation and born before 1983. We couldn't get a notice appointment until 6 weeks before our wedding due to backlogs so I am praying we have everything right or we may be in the same boat as you. So sorry that it has happed to you, your day will be fabulous and then do a quick reg office marriage a few days after. Best of luck xx
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Pinkcoffee22 · 19 February, 2022 at 18:39
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Yes, I can confirm this. If you have a full passport, that’s all you need. If not, they need your FULL birth certificate and the birth certificate of one of your parents.
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Anna · 20 February, 2022 at 00:08
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I spoke to the registrar yesterday about this as my passport had just expired so I wanted to check what the other options were.

(The below I learnt is based on both bride and groom being British)

Basically the simplest way would be to take a valid passport with proof of address such as driving license, recent bank statement or recent utility bill.
If you don't have a valid passport then if you were born post 1st January 1983 you will need to take your birth certificate and your mothers birth certificate if she was born in the UK. She explained that this was a new rule whereby you get your nationality directly from your mother, so that's why she advised where possible to use a valid passport as this states your nationality.
She said providing both of us were British and had the right documentation the standard notice period is 28 days. Also, from what I have read you can only do your notice for marriage a maximum 12 months before the wedding.
I hope this was helpful, as I only learnt this yesterday. If anyone can correct me if there is anything wrong!
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Jane · 20 February, 2022 at 11:11
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My fiancé has just realised that his passport expires after we give notice but before we get married. Anyone been in this position?
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