How do I obtain a special licence?

This is obtained from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

He is able to grant a licence for a marriage in any place and at any time, although in practice the licence will only authorise a marriage in a Church of England church or chapel.

You should contact the Archbishop's Faculty Office at 1 The Sanctuary Westminster London SW1P 3JT telephone 0207 222 5381 email faculty.office@1Thesanctuary.com for more details click here. This takes you to the website of the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.


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