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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 22 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 April 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Marriage: Passports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason people born after 1 January 1983 are required to provide a valid passport when giving notice of marriage.

Answer

Every person who gives notice to marry or to form a civil partnership in England and Wales must provide evidence of their given name, surname, date of birth, and nationality. A valid passport or another specified document can be used as evidence of nationality.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20108
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Marriage Passports
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk