Islamic and Civil Marriage

Introduction:

Marriage is among the greatest blessings that Allah has bestowed upon His creation. Allah (SWT) said:

“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” (30:21)

Marriage offers numerous benefits, including safeguarding one's faith, deterring sinful behavior, preserving chastity, and providing a source of tranquility and peace for both spouses. Our comprehensive marriage service, endorsed by the UK Marriage Registrar, encompasses both the Islamic Nikah ceremony and the issuance of a UK-recognized marriage certificate. We are equipped to handle your Islamic and civil marriage contracts on-site, ensuring that both your Shar’i and legal needs are met seamlessly.

How To Register:

Nikah Step-by-Step

Islamic and Civil Marriage step-by-step

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A notice of marriage is a legal document that you and your partner must sign and display at the register office for 28 days before getting married or forming a civil partnership. This notice includes your names, ages, marital status, addresses, jobs, and nationalities and immigration status as well as the place where the ceremony will be held.

To apply, you must bring original documents to prove:

  • Your identity: Valid passport or UK birth certificate (if born before 1 January 1983)
  • Your address: UK/Irish driving licence, recent utility bill (last 3 months), recent bank statement (last month), recent council tax bill (last 12 months), recent mortgage statement (last 12 months), current tenancy agreement, recent letter from your landlord (last 7 days), if you live outside the UK, a UK contact address
  • Any name changes: Deed poll or other legal documents
  • Previous marriages or civil partnerships (if applicable): Decree absolute or final order, former partner’s death certificate, proof of divorce, annulment, or dissolution from outside the UK (with a fee of £55 or £83 for document checks)
  • If you or your partner are from outside the UK: Passport-sized photo of each person, proof of current immigration status (e.g., visa), translated documents if not in English
  • If you are from the EU, EEA, or have settled/pre-settled status: Proof of settled or pre-settled status with a share code, certificate of application if you applied to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 and are awaiting a decision

Cost of the Notice to be paid to the Leicester Registration Office £42 per person, £57 per person if referred to Home Office Immigration

Submit the appointment booking form to start the process. The register office will contact you to arrange an appointment after reviewing your application and documents. After giving notice, you must wait at least 28 days before the ceremony. Make sure to have all your documents ready before booking an appointment.

After providing the notice of marriage, the Register Office will schedule an appointment for you to present proof of identification and pay the necessary fees.

Contact BLM to obtain a letter confirming that BLM will register the marriage before your appointment with the Register Office.

After the marriage schedule is issued, collect it from the Register Office and bring it to the BLM office.

After all the formalities are completed, the Nikah and Civil Ceremony can take place at BLM.

Contacts

At BLM, we strive to make your Nikah as smooth and hassle-free as possible. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us:

Email: marriages@blmuslims.org