Turns out they can though, do this thing called a 'no trace marriage record' which is apparently a letter saying they've looked everywhere since whatever date and can't find a record of any marriages'. It's free and she thinks most registrars over here will accept it.
Hope this helps!
Hi, hope someone can help me.
Myself and My partner are getting married in Ireland in September. We have our appointment of notification to marry next week. We both live in the uk- he is from the uk and I am Irish. I have just heard about needing evidence for civil status to marry. Do we both need this and if so how do we get it?
I am panicking now as I don't think we will get these documents in time for our appointment!
Hi all
I know this is an old thread but I came across a similar issue recently, whereby I'm from the Northern Ireland but will be getting married in the Republic Ireland. The person at the registers office in Ireland was very helpful and explained that in the UK they simply call it a 'Marriage Index Search' instead of a 'Letter of Freedom' - but both are accepted.
The NI direct website was also very helpful with a page covering a few different marriage scenarios and the link for the Marriage index search application form (nidirectgov.uk/articles/marriage outside the uk). It costs £7 for each 5 year period they have to search. I've just posted off my form so hopefully it arrives in a reasonable timeframe!
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