Q & A – documents 2
Can I submit documents in a foreign language?
If any document is in a language other than English, you must also provide a certified translation into English.
Where can I obtain a certified translation?
Please check with your local authority who will be able to advise you.
I have submitted all documents. Will we need to present ourselves to the Registrar prior to the wedding ceremony?
Yes, legally at least one of you will be required to pick up your marriage schedule (the document prepared for your marriage) from the Registrar. You will need to bring this to your wedding ceremony. The schedule is a most important document – no marriage can proceed without it.
We are having a civil ceremony; do we need to have a Marriage Schedule?
A marriage schedule is drawn up and issued in the same manner as any other wedding and again at least one member of the couple will need to present themselves before the Registrar prior to the wedding.
After the wedding ceremony, do we need to do anything with the marriage papers?
This document is signed during the ceremony by the couple (the bride uses her maiden name), the celebrant and the two witnesses. It must be returned to the Registrar within three days of the wedding ceremony. You, the best man or a member of the wedding party can do this, or Highland Country Weddings will do it on your behalf. One of us will be at your wedding and we would be more than happy to get this document to the Registrar in time.
Will our marriage be legal and recognized in all countries too?
Yes, absolutely – in all countries.
How soon after my wedding will we receive the marriage certificate?
You will receive this by mail, usually within the month.
I am divorced. What divorce documents does the Registrar require?
Your original divorce decree (or duplicate copy from the issuing authority).
I have a foreign divorce. Is there anything I need to submit with this?
Yes, this should accompany the answers to a list of questions in this form.
Please also see getting married in Scotland.