Overview

This bill mandates the inclusion of both parents' names and occupations (if known) on marriage and civil partnership certificates in England and Wales. The aim is to ensure the equal recording of maternal information alongside paternal information.

Description

Amendments to the Marriage Act 1949:

The bill amends the Marriage Act 1949 to require the Secretary of State to create regulations specifying details to be requested, registered, and displayed on marriage certificates. These details must include the names and birthdates of both parties and, if known, the names and occupations of both parents.

Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004:

Similarly, it amends the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to require the inclusion of the same information (names and birthdates of both parties, and parents' names and occupations if known) on civil partnership certificates and registers.

Implementation:

The bill will come into effect the day after it receives Royal Assent and applies to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. The costs will likely be associated with updating registration processes and systems to accommodate the new requirements. No specific cost estimations are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Couples marrying or entering civil partnerships: They will be required to provide additional information about their parents.
• Registry offices: They will need to adapt their processes and systems to collect and record the new information.
• Individuals accessing marriage/civil partnership certificates: They will see more comprehensive information included on these documents.

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