When married<\/strong> \u2013 the date the marriage took place<\/li>\n

Name and Surname<\/strong> \u2013 the names given by the bride and groom at the time of the marriage<\/li>\n

Age<\/strong> \u2013 the age given by the bride and groom is only as accurate as they believed it to be (or chose). If it says \u2018Of full age\u2019 it just means that the bride or groom was over 21.<\/li>\n

Condition<\/strong> \u2013 this shows the marital state of the parties. Bachelor or spinster for those who had not married before, or widower\/widow, divorced or marriage dissolved.<\/li>\n

Rank or profession<\/strong> \u2013 don\u2019t assume a woman did nothing to earn money if there is no entry next to her name. It is common to find only the groom\u2019s occupation.<\/li>\n

Residence at the time of marriage<\/strong> \u2013 the address given here can be misleading as some couples used a temporary address to qualify for marriage in the parish. Some just name the parish.<\/li>\n

Father\u2019s name and rank or profession<\/strong> \u2013 these details are vital for checking you have the right certificate. No name would suggest illegitimacy.<\/li>\n

Married in<\/strong> \u2013 this is normally the parish church, but you may find a nonconformist chapel here and indication of whether your ancestors were married by licence.<\/li>\n

Signatures<\/strong> \u2013 the certificate you receive from the GRO is a copy of the register. Although it doesn\u2019t show actual signatures, it will show if your ancestors could sign their name. Those that couldn\u2019t marked an \u2018X\u2019 here.<\/li>\n

Witnesses<\/strong> \u2013 always check the witnesses on a marriage certificate as they may reveal family connections and add to your tree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
Information found on a Scottish marriage record:<\/h3>\n
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When, where and how married<\/strong> \u2013 date and place of marriage is given here. Scottish weddings were often celebrated in a place other than a church. Note the denomination of the church where banns were read.<\/li>\n
Rank or profession, single or widowed<\/strong> \u2013 the marital status of the parties is included here along with occupation. Women\u2019s occupations are sometimes not included. The original signatures are not included on the certificate.<\/li>\n
Age<\/strong> \u2013 the stated ages are not always reliable, especially if the parties were not certain or a bride was older than her husband.<\/li>\n
Usual residence<\/strong> \u2013 township or village may be named or street and town.<\/li>\n
Parents of bride and groom<\/strong> \u2013 name and rank or profession of fathers is given as well as the name and maiden name of the mothers<\/li>\n
Officiating minister and witnesses<\/strong> \u2013 if the marriage is irregular but confirmed by Sheriff\u2019s Warrant, this is noted. Otherwise the officiating minister\u2019s name is given. Witnesses my be related to bride or bridegroom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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How to find a GRO index reference<\/h3>\n
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How to order a marriage certificate for England and Wales<\/h2>\n

How to order by post<\/h3>\n
Application for marriage certificates can also be made by post and forms can be obtained from the GRO or downloaded via https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/general-register-office-gro-certificate-application-forms<\/a><\/p>\n

Marriage certificates for Scotland, how much do they cost?<\/h2>\n
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Information found on an English, Welsh or Northern Irish marriage certificate:<\/h3>\n
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How to order a marriage certificate for England and Wales<\/h2>\n

How to order by post<\/h3>\nApplication for marriage certificates can also be made by post and forms can be obtained from the GRO or downloaded via https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/general-register-office-gro-certificate-application-forms<\/a><\/p>\n

How to order by post<\/h3>\n
Application for marriage certificates can also be made by post and forms can be obtained from the GRO or downloaded via https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/general-register-office-gro-certificate-application-forms<\/a><\/p>\n