Do I need to register my marriage in the UK if I get married abroad?

No, if you get married abroad, you do not need to register your marriage in the UK; as long as the marriage was legal in the country where it took place, it will be recognized in the UK without any further registration required.

I got married abroad how do I register it in the UK?

Typically, you do not need to register your marriage in the UK after getting married abroad if the wedding is legally recognised in your destination country. That is the country where the marriage took place. However, there might be certain situations where you will need to use your marriage certificate in the UK. If the certificate is in a foreign language, you will need to professionally translate it to English for use.

Where can you legally get married abroad from UK?

You can get married in Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Portugal, Thailand, Turkey

If you get married abroad is it legal in the UK?

Yes, a marriage abroad is legal in the UK if it is performed in accordance with the laws of the destination country where it took place.

How to get a UK marriage certificate if married abroad

If you got married abroad and need a UK marriage certificate, you’ll need to apply for an “Overseas marriage certificate” through the UK Government. For this process, you’ll need to submit your original marriage certificate (issued in the country where you got married and translated if it's not in English) and apply online.

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