1 Mary and John took out a marriage licence.

2 The granting of a Special Marriage Licence is subject to approval.

3 Joplin was crazy about Seth, and called City Hall to enquire about a marriage licence.

4 I can see the reasons for that and went along with my birth certificate, marriage licence and National Insurance card.

5 In New York state, couples wishing to wed must typically wait 24 hours after the issuance of the marriage licence before they are allowed to hold the marriage ceremony.

6 In Stratford - upon - Avon , William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway pay a ￡40 bond for their marriage licence.

7 At the age of 18, Shakespeare married the 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. The consistory court of the Diocese of Worcester issued a marriage licence 27 November 1582.