Civil Marriages

Civil Marriage Ceremonies

General Information

Civil Marriage Ceremonies are carried out by a Registrar. They take place in a designated Office venues or in another venue that has a license for Civil Marriage ceremonies. See: Approved Places for Civil Marriages.

Documents Needed to Get Married

Before you can get married, you and your partner must fill in a marriage notice form and give essential documents.

Download marriage notice form and find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro

You both need to give:

your full (long version) birth certificate
your passport or national ID card (the Registrar can advise on alternatives if you don't have either)
a consent form (if you are aged 16 or 17)

Proof your last marriage or partnership has legally ended (if this applies to you), such as:

A divorce or annulment certificate
A court order ending a civil partnership
A death certificate if your former spouse or partner has passed away

If any documents are not in English, you must include a translated copy.

Sending your forms

You can send your filled in notice forms and copies of your documents by email to: registration@nmandd.org

Or post them to one of the below addresses:

Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, BT35 6HR

Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6GQ

Please do not send original documents.

Payment can be made by:

Cheque (payable to Newry Mourne and Down District Council)

Card payment by phone: 0330 137 4041

For help or advice, email registration@nmandd.org or call 0330 137 4041.

If you are a non-EEA citizen, please read NIDirect’s Information on getting married in Northern Ireland for further information on the requirements.

Marriage Fees

Please call us on 0330 137 4041 or email us at registration@nmandd.org to enquire about fees for your Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership Ceremony.

Legal Requirements

To get married in Northern Ireland, you and your partner must:

Be at least 18 years old (16 or 17 with parental consent)
Not be closely related
Be single (not already married or in a civil partnership)
Understand and agree to the marriage

Contact Details

Email: registration@nmandd.org

Telephone: 0330 137 4041