Procedure for Marriage Section 25: Application for permission under section 19(3)(b), 21(3)(b) or 23(3)(b)
85.Section 25 makes provision in relation to applications for permission to marry. The Secretary of State may by regulations require persons seeking permission to make an application in writing and pay a fee. The regulations will specify the information to be contained in this application, the amount of the fee and the manner of the payment. The regulations may specify persons exempt from payment, permit specified persons to pay a reduced fee, and specify circumstances that would lead to a refund of all or part of the fee.