Chapter 16 » 16.31

Detailed marriage procedure

Action by registering officers

On receipt of the application from the couple (form A) the registering officer, if assenting to it, shall cause public notice (form E) of the intended marriage to be given at the close of the usual meeting(s) for worship of which the couple are members, or, if not in membership, which they attend or which is the nearest to their place(s) of residence. Such notice (form E) shall be endorsed by the Friend by whom the notice is given and returned to the registering officer. If the registering officer receives any notice of objection, which must be in writing, he or she shall immediately inform the couple.

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