Scotland

The following regulations apply to both British nationals and those traveling from overseas to marry in Scotland for both civil and religious ceremonies.

Documentation required

In Scotland the registrar will require the following relevant documentation when giving or sending the marriage notice forms.

- Current passport

- Birth Certificate

- Certificate of Decree Absolute if previously married

- Death Certificate of former spouse if widowed

- Current address; a utility bill would be sufficient

A certificate of no impediment to marriage is required to prove you are free to marry if either party is a national of a country other than the UK or has been resident in the UK for less than two years. This can be obtained from your own registrar or a competent member of authority who has access to the marriage records in your home country.

All the documents must be submitted in English and photocopies of these documents are not likely to be accepted unless certified by the issuing authority.

Age requirements

In Scotland you may marry without parental consent at the age of 16.

Witnesses

Two competent witnesses, 16 years of age or older, must be present at the ceremony and are required to sign the register before the marriage certificate can be issued.

Ceremony

Please click on the sidebar for further information regarding civil and religious ceremonies in Scotland.