PART 2Preliminaries to Marriage

Forms of notice of marriage4

1

The form of notice of marriage to be given by each party to the marriage under section 27(1) of the Act12 where—

a

both parties are relevant nationals13 and where—

i

both parties are aged 18 or over, is form 1 if attested in England, or form 1(w) if attested in Wales; or

ii

either party is, or both parties are, aged under 18, is form 2 if attested in England, or form 2(w) if attested in Wales.

b

either party is not, or neither party is, a relevant national and where—

i

both parties are aged 18 or over, is form 3 if attested in England, or form 3(w) if attested in Wales; or

ii

either party is, or both parties are, aged under 18, is form 4 if attested in England, or form 4(w) if attested in Wales.

2

The form of notice of marriage to be given by either party to the marriage under section 2(1) of the 1970 Act is form 5 if attested in England, or form 5(w) if attested in Wales.