<commit_before>Contact the [Embassy of Russia](/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk) before making any plans to find out about local marriage laws, including what documents you’ll need.

^You should [get legal advice](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) and check the [travel advice for Russia](/foreign-travel-advice/russia) before making any plans.

##What you need to do

You’ll be asked to provide a certificate of no impediment (CNI) to prove you’re allowed to marry.

You can normally get a CNI by giving a notice of marriage at your local register office or registrar in the UK. Find your local office or registrar in [England and Wales](/register-offices), [Scotland](http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files/registration/reglist.pdf), [Northern Ireland](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/district-registrars-northern-ireland), [Isle of Man](https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages), [Jersey](http://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactId=71) or [Guernsey](http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/article/1663/Contact-Us).

^A CNI issued in Scotland is valid for 3 months. A CNI issued in England, Wales or Northern Ireland will not expire. Check with your local register office to find out how long a CNI is valid if you live in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. You should also check with the local authorities in Russia to find out how long a CNI is valid under local law.^

###Legalisation and translation

To get married in Russia with a UK-issued CNI, you need to either:

- [get your CNI legalised](/get-document-legalised) (certified as genuine) and translated - [find a translator abroad](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers), or in the UK through the [Institute of Linguists](http://www.ciol.org.uk)
- exchange your CNI for one that’s valid in Russia - you must [make an appointment at the British embassy to exchange your CNI](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=132&service=4)

You should also check with the Russian marriage registrar to find out if you need to provide legalised and translated copies of any other documents.

%The names on all documents you provide must appear exactly as they do on your passports. You may need to provide evidence if the name on your passport is different to your birth certificate (for example, a marriage certificate or a deed poll). The Russian spelling of your name needs to be the same on all your Russian language documents - if not, the authorities may not accept your documents.%

##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK

Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.

*[CNI]:certificate of no impediment


<commit_msg>Russia Marriage abroad update (Zen #4862149) change 3<commit_after>Contact the [Embassy of Russia](/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk) before making any plans to find out about local marriage laws, including what documents you’ll need.

^You should [get legal advice](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) and check the [travel advice for Russia](/foreign-travel-advice/russia) before making any plans.

## What you need to do

You’ll be asked to provide a certificate of no impediment (CNI) to prove you’re allowed to marry.

## Getting a CNI

You can get a CNI by giving a notice of marriage at your local register office or equivalent. 

Find your:

* [local register office in England and Wales](https://www.gov.uk/register-offices)

* [local registration office in Scotland](https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files/registration/reglist.pdf)

* [District Registrar in Northern Ireland](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/district-registrars-northern-ireland)

You should contact:

* [the Civil Registrar if you live in the Isle of Man](https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages)

* [the Office of the Superintendent Registrar if you live in Jersey](http://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactId=71)

* [the Registrar General if you live in Guernsey](http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/article/1663/Contact-Us)

### How long a CNI is valid for

Your CNI must be valid both: 

* in the issuing country 

* under local law in Russia

A CNI issued in England, Wales or Northern Ireland is valid forever. A CNI issued in Scotland is valid for 3 months.

If you live in the Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey, check with your local registrar to find out how long a CNI is valid for.

You must check with the local authorities in Russia to find out how long a CNI is valid under local law.

## Using your CNI 

To get married in Russia, you need to either:

* have the CNI legalised (certified as genuine) and translated

* exchange the CNI for one that’s valid in Russia

### If you want to legalise your CNI

Find out how to [get your CNI legalised](/get-document-legalised).

You can either [find a translator in Russia](/government/publications/russia-list-of-translators-and-interpreters/list-of-translators-interpreters-in-russia) or contact one in the UK through the [Institute of Linguists](http://www.ciol.org.uk/).

### If you want to exchange your CNI

You must [make an appointment at the British embassy to exchange your CNI](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=132&service=4).

It will cost £50.

You normally have to pay fees for consular services in the local currency – these are shown in the list of [consular fees for Russia](/government/publications/russia-consular-fees).

If you’re paying by credit card, you can use either MasterCard or Visa.

## Other documents you may need

Check with the Russian marriage registrar to find out if you need legalised and translated copies of any other documents. 

%The names on all documents you provide must appear exactly as they do on your passports. You may need to provide evidence if the name on your passport is different to your birth certificate (for example, a marriage certificate or a deed poll). The Russian spelling of your name needs to be the same on all your Russian language documents - if not, the authorities may not accept your documents.%

##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK

Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.

*[CNI]:certificate of no impediment



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