Marriage proof of non relation - Find a freedom of information request

Concerning marriages.



1. I would like to request information on what documentation prospective couples have to present to prove they are not related.



2. I would like to know the number of marriages which were blocked or prevented from proceeding because of a lack of this proof.



3. I would like to know the number of marriages in your area for the past five years. Can you break down this figure to show marriages between First Cousins?



Could this figure be broken down to include the ethnicity of both parties and their gender.



4. I would like to know any policy or guidance you may have concerning the marriage of first or second cousins.

 I can confirm that the following information is held by Lincolnshire County Council;

1.  Documents to enable couples to enter into marriage or a civil partnership are prescribed by the General Register Office to the Local Registration Service.

Marriage Act 1949

Marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales: Check if you can get married or form a civil partnership - GOV.UK

2. This information is not held

3. Total marriages and civil partnerships - Lincolnshire. Information on first cousins is not held.

2020/2021 - Not held

2021/2022 - 2,007 (June- March)

2022/2023 - 2,672

2023/2024 - 2,404

2024/2025 - 2,027 9 (April - November)

Ethnicity and gender information is not recorded.

4.  Guidance and policy are prescribed by the General Register Office to the Local Registration Service.

Marriage Act 1949

Marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales: Check if you can get married or form a civil partnership - GOV.UK