Notice of marriage booking
Lodging Marriage Notice Forms
You should lodge with the Registration Service in the local authority district where the ceremony is to take place.
Notice forms for all Edinburgh district marriages are processed at the City Chambers office.
You must lodge the necessary notice forms and supporting documents 6-8 weeks before the date of your marriage.
If you are subject to immigration control, the Home Office have the authority to increase the statutory notice period to 71 days in certain circumstances. You should give 11-12 weeks notice if this may apply.
You cannot lodge your forms more than 3 months before the date of your ceremony.
Your appointment confirmation email will give more information about the documents required at the appointment and a link to the relevant forms.
The fee for lodging your notice paperwork is £100;
Religious or belief system (such as Humanist) weddings - Payment for the lodging of your forms is required as part of this booking process.
Civil weddings (registrar officiating) - Payment for notice lodging is included in your booking fee.