Civil Marriages
Civil marriages can only be solemnised by a Register or Deputy Registrar of Marriages who has been authorised by the Register General.
Choice of Venue
The Ceremony may take place in a number of venues within Omagh District Council with a choice of 2 rooms in The Grange, Council Offices
- Committee Room (accommodates up to 30 guests)
- Chamber (accommodates up to 100 guests)
5 approved venues
- The Silverbirch Hotel, Gortin Road, Omagh
- The Mellon Country Hotel, Beltany Road, Omagh
- An Creggan Centre, Creggan
- Kelly’s Inn, Omagh Road, Garvaghey
- Mullaghmore House, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh
- a temporary approval for the civil marriage to be conducted at a place of your own choice – this needs to be applied for well in advance.
Making Arrangements for the Marriage Ceremony
It is important to make early arrangements for the date and time of your marriage.
Contact the Registrar once you have decided on your date and then room availability and times can be confirmed.
If you choose to use an approved centre they will need to complete and anApplication form AP1, which can be obtained from the Registrar.
Upon completion the bride and groom need to sign and return it to the Registrar’s Office.
Completion of the Marriage Notice Form
By law each party to a proposed marriage is required to complete a marriage notice form.
Once completed you will need to bring it to the Registrar’s office in the Council area where you are getting married.
The forms must be accompanied by
- your full birth certificate
- passport
- decree absolute for any party who has been previously married
- a death certificate for a widow/er
The notice fee for each form is £20.00. The forms may be submitted in person or in the post normally eight weeks prior to the wedding. Once these forms are submitted the Register can prepare the Marriage Schedule, which is the official document signed at the ceremony. To ensure all details are correct we would ask that the bride and groom come into our office the week leading up to the ceremony to check the Schedule details and finalise any other arrangements.
The Marriage Ceremony
While nothing of a religious nature may be included in the ceremony, there can be provision for the inclusion of music, poetry, exchange of rings etc and this should be discussed with the Registrar, as should the need for any flower arrangements.
It is important that the marriage ceremony should commence on time as more than one marriage may be planned on that day.
The Schedule will be signed by the parties, two witnesses and the Registrar after the Ceremony.
The marriage Ceremony lasts approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Interpreters
If an interpreter is required the onus is on the parties to provide one and they will need to sign a declaration to the effect that s(he) is able to understand the language in respect of which s(he) is to act as an interpreter at the marriage ceremony.
Marriage Certificate
After the ceremony the Registrar will register the marriage and the certificate is usually posted out to your chosen address. You will need this certificate to change bank accounts, gain passports etc
Further Information
If you require any further information please contact the Registrar or refer to the enclosed booklet “ Guidance on Marriage Procedures in Northern Ireland”.
Our opening times are
9 – 12.30 and 2 – 4.30 Monday – Thursday
9 – 12.30 and 2 – 4.00 Friday
and our telephone number is 028 82256212
Fees for Marriage Ceremony
Fees vary depending on your venue and date. Details are below
THE GRANGE
Monday to Friday - Costs are: £81.00 + Room Hire
Saturday - Costs are £197.00 + Room Hire
Bank Holidays & all Other times - Costs are £246.00 + Room Hire
Prices include Notice Fee and Marriage Certificate
APPROVED VENUES
Monday to Friday - Cost: £158.00
Saturday - Cost: £269.00
Bank Holidays & all other times - Cost: £320.00
Please note the Venue will have an additional charge for room hire.
