The information on this page is presented in the format of frequently asked questions. Please click a question from the index below to see the appropriate answer.
Where can I get information about getting married in Slough?
You can contact the Registrars Office on 01753 787600 or see our marriage pages.
How do I arrange to get married?
This is dependant on your circumstance. Please ring the registrars office on 01753 787600 or see our web pages for more information.
How do I book a marriage to take place in Slough?
You need to ring the Registrars Office to make an appointment and get further advice. You can contact the Registrars Office on 01753 787600.
What is the minimum time it takes to arrange to get married?
The minimum time normally is 16 days from the date notice of marriage is given provided you have been resident in Slough for 7 days before giving the notice and all your documentation is correct and up to date.
Notices of marriage are by appointment only.
Please contact the Registrars Office for an appointment or see our marriage pages for further details.
When can I get married?
This is dependant on your circumstances. Please ring the registrars office on 01753 787600 or see our marriage pages.
What is a notice of marriage?
It is the legal paperwork which both parties must complete and sign in the Registrar Office before they can get married. It is displayed for 16 days in the Registrars Office for any legal objections that anyone may want to raise.
On which days of the week am I able to get married?
For civil ceremonies, it is possible to arrange a marriage or civil partnership on any day of the week. Charges will vary depending on the day and the time.
What documents do I need to bring when I come to make the arrangements to get married?
You will need to bring various documents depending on your circumstances. Please ring the Registrars Office on 01753 787600.
How do I get a copy of a marriage certificate?
If the marriage was in a Register Office, or was a long time ago in a church or temple or building which has filled that register, then you may get a copy from the Register Office for that district.
However, if the marriage was more recent, then the Register Office will not have a deposited register from the church, and then the only local place to get your certificate will be the church or temple etc.
Some churches take a long time to fill their registers, and occasionally even marriages from a long time ago will still only be held by the church. In extreme cases, the original register from 1837 in still in current use!
If the certificate is one that can be obtained from Slough Registrars Office, then it can be purchased over the phone with a credit card, by coming into the office, or by writing. The current cost is £7 plus an admin charge of 50p.
Can we renew our marriage vows?
You can contact the Registrars Office on 01753 787600 or see our marriage pages.
I was married abroad, can I register my marriage here?
This depends on your nationality, where you were married and why you want to register the marriage. Please ring the Registrars Office for further advice.
How much does it cost to renew marriage vows?
This will be dependant on the day and place. Please ring for further information. You can contact the Registrars Office on 01753 787600.
I want to get married abroad, what do I need to do to?
This will depend on where you want to get married as each country has different rules and regulations affecting the marriage ceremony.
Please ring the embassy of the country you want to get married in for details of that countries rules and regulation.
There are also a number of travel companies which specialise in arranging marriages abroad who can give advice and guidance as well as make all the arrangements.
Do I have to take my husband's name when I get married?
No. it is entirely up to you what name you take.
However, if you do choose to take your husbands name, you may want to notify various organisations such as the DVLA, your bank, utilities companies if you have bills in your name, change your passport etc.
In this case you will be asked to provide evidence in the form of an original marriage certificate.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
01753 875030
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Landmark Place
High Street, Slough
SL1 1JL, opposite
Slough Library
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