CIVIL REQUIREMENTS – REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

• The couple must arrange to meet in person a Civil Registrar at least three months before the wedding to give the required three months notice of their intention to marry. (In advance of meeting the registrar, contact the priest, book the church and know the name of the priest solemniser) who has agreed to celebrate the Marriage).

• Receive the Marriage Registration Form (MRF) from the civil registrar – without this document no Marriage can take place.

• Show the MRF to the Priest (solemnise) to check that details are correct.

• Make the verbal declaration of no civil impediment not more than two days before your marriage. (In this diocese this declaration is made before the wedding Mass begins).

• Return the signed Marriage Registration Form (MRF) to any civil registrar no later than one month after the marriage.

• For full details check the Irish Government website http://www.groireland.ie or http://www.groireland.ie/getting married.htm

On behalf of the parish community of Kiltoghert, I wish you every blessing as you prepare for this very important step in your lie. We will assist you in any way that we can to ensure that the sacramental celebration of your marriage takes place in pleasant and appropriate surroundings. For any further help or information please contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Fr. Frank Garvey P.P.