On 4th May, the long-trailed changes to the way Marriages are registered come into force. A copy of the 10th Edition of the Clergy Newsletter which outlines these changes is available here:
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“Sham Marriage” changes from 1st July 2021
Changes to the requirements for EEA Nationals to marry in the UK from 1st July 2021 are set out in two documents:
The above links will take you to each, and they will open in a new window or tab.
List of Surrogates for the Diocese for the swearing of affidavits for Common Marriage Licences.
List of Surrogates for the Diocese for the swearing of affidavits for Common Marriage Licences.
The list has recently been updated and is found via the Common Licences page.
Faculty Office – Advice on Marriages Nov 2020
The Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury has provided some advice on marriages following the Government’s Guidelines on Marriage during Lockdown II.
Additional Matters Order – COVID19
Additional Matters Order – COVID19
From 13th July 2020, the Chancellor has agreed an Additional Matters Order, which gives Archdeacons the authority temporarily to approve certain matters (in relation to the safe reopening of churches) that would otherwise require a Faculty, such as hand sanitisers, washing facilities, additional furniture, video/broadcasting equipment and pricket stands for votive candles. Any such approval is (currently) for a period not to exceed 1st June 2021. See the Additional Matters Order for further details and procedures to follow to obtain your Archdeacon’s approval. The Additional Matters Order was updated on 9th November 2020 with additional directions relating to the installation of new telephone lines through churchyards.