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British citizens, resident in Kensington and Chelsea, getting married abroad
If you are a British citizen and you are getting married abroad then you may sometimes be asked to provide a ‘Certificate of No Impediment’. The certificate is available 29 days after notice is given.
We cannot issue this certificate for all countries. Before you contact us, you must check the GOV.UK website for eligibility.
These documents may only be issued to British citizens. If you are a foreign national living in England and Wales and need proof of freedom to marry, you must contact the General Register Office by calling 0300 123 1837 to instead request a Certificate of No Trace of Marriage.
You should also check with the foreign authorities to find out how long they regard these documents to be valid for.