Marriage, civil partnerships and cohabitation

Getting married, or forming a civil partnership, is a happy and joyous occasion and we want to make the process as easy as possible for you.

You will find a range of useful information on these pages, covering advice on marriage, civil partnership, your legal rights when living together and what to do if a relationship breaks down.

Plymouth has a Register Office, various churches and numerous venues available for you to get married in.

The Register Office and licensed venues offer places for the registration of civil partnerships and celebratory services such as re-affirmation of vows and commitment ceremonies.

You can also find information on what you might need to do if you are getting married or forming a partnership abroad.

If you need any additional information, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.