Marriage Act 1949: Primary legislation governing marriage in England and Wales, setting out fundamental requirements and procedures for marriage

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Legislation enabling same-sex couples to marry in England and Wales, ensuring equal marriage rights

Marriage (Minimum Age) Act 2022: Recent legislation that raised the minimum age for marriage to 18 in England and Wales, abolishing previous provisions for marriage at 16 with parental consent

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing capacity to make decisions, including the capacity to consent to marriage

Immigration Status Requirements: Regulations concerning marriage where one or both parties are not UK citizens, including necessary visa requirements and documentation

General Register Office Requirements: Official body requirements for marriage registration and documentation in England and Wales

Local Authority Registration: Specific requirements set by local registration authorities for giving notice and recording marriages

Notice of Marriage Regulations: Rules governing the required notice period and public announcement of intended marriages

Age Verification Requirements: Procedures and documentation required to verify that both parties are 18 or over

Mental Capacity Assessment: Requirements for ensuring both parties have the mental capacity to understand and consent to marriage

Identity Verification: Requirements for proving identity through valid documentation such as passports or national ID cards

Residency Requirements: Rules regarding minimum residency periods and documentation of address in the registration district

Previous Marriage Status: Requirements for proving single status or proper dissolution of previous marriages

Prohibited Relationships Check: Verification that the parties are not within prohibited degrees of relationship as defined by law

Religious Considerations: Additional requirements or modifications needed for religious marriages or where religious beliefs need to be accommodated