Marriage and civil partnerships

In this section you will find useful information on how to obtain copies of marriage certificates, renewing your marriage vows, arranging your civil ceremony, approved places for civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and ceremonies.

Copies of marriage certificates

You can obtain copies of marriage certificates from any of our registration offices.

Renewal of marriage vows

Renewal ceremonies give you and your husband or wife the opportunity to renew your marriage vows and to share the occasion with your family and friends in a personalised ceremony.

Arranging your civil ceremony

We are committed to making your day special and will be delighted to offer guidance and advice on all legal aspects of your civil ceremony.

Approved places for civil ceremonies

The Marriage (Scotland) Act 2002 and The Civil Partnership Act 2004 gives couples the opportunity to have a civil ceremony at any place approved by the local authority.

Civil ceremonies in Scotland

The General Register Office for Scotland provides a very useful guide on civil weddings in Scotland and civil partnerships in Scotland.

Civil ceremony - your special day

We look forward to sharing with you the joy and happiness of your special day. Listed below are some simple guidelines to ensure your civil ceremony runs smoothly.

Civil ceremony choices

We would encourage you to contact a registration office as soon as you have agreed a date with your partner. You can then discuss the date, time and location of your ceremony.

Civil ceremony service charter

We are committed to making your day special and will be delighted to offer guidance and advice on all legal aspects of your civil ceremony.

Civil ceremony venues

You may choose to be have a civil ceremony within any ceremony suite in North Lanarkshire

Civil partnership and ceremonies

By having your partnership legally registered same sex couples will acquire rights and responsibilities that will reflect the commitment they make to each other and help them organise their lives together.

Approved places - period/temporary - application forms

Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership ceremonies can be conducted in venues outwith registration offices approved for this purpose by local Councils.