Marriages - historical searches
Service outline:
Since 1 July, 1837, the Registrar-General has had a duty to record all valid marriages in England and Wales, no matter what the form of ceremony involved.
Since that date the state, represented by a Superintendent registrar of Marriages, has been able to conduct marriages itself. In the case of civil ceremonies, the recording process is similar to that for births. There are again two entries - one kept locally by the Superintendent Registrar, the other by the Registrar-General.
Further information is available from Lancashire County Council.
Key contacts
Contact: Lancashire County Council
Email: enquiries@css.lancscc.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 053 0000
Fax: 01772 533553
Visit: Lancashire County Council Lancashire County Council, P.O.Box 78, County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJ