Preparing for your Wedding
Book the Church and time of your wedding. Inform the priest in the parish of the bride and the parish of the groom at least three months before the date of the wedding.
Make an appointment with a registrar to give notification of intention to marry.
From 5th November 2007 each person marrying in the State must either attend (by appointment only) at the office of a Registrar in person to give at least three month's notification of intention to marry; or obtain an exemption from this requirement under Section 47 of the Civil Registration Act, 2004. Assuming all the legal requirments are met, the couple are then issued with a Marriage Registration Form (MRF) whcih is effectively a civil marriage licence.
For more detailed infromation including documents required please go to the General Regisration Office website
www.groireland.ie where a list of your local Health Service Executive Registration Offices can be found or contact The General Resgister Office, Government Buildings, Convent Road, Roscommon, Tel: LoCall 1890 252076 or + 353 (0) 90-6632945/7/8/9, 6632964 or 6632970
Registering Your Marriage -
The Marriage Registration Form (MRF) is a crucial document and your marriage cannot be civilly registered without it.
Ensure that the Marriage Registration Form (MRF) is signed by both parties, both witnesses and the solemniser immediately after the ceremony. Return you MRF to the Registrar within a month of the ceremony, so that your marriage can be civilly registered.
Pre-marriage Course