Section 21, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-KW9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 December 1869 by S.O. 1523(E) [N11-97W].

In Divorce Act, 1869 [A10-415]. This text from 19 December 1869. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 21, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-KW9]. Machine: S12-KW9.

21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every Marriage Officer shall maintain such records and registers relating to the solemnisation of marriages as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every Marriage Officer shall furnish to the Registrar General a return in Form I within ninety days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Registrar General may, by order in writing, require.

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Marriage Officer: Section 2, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12K96] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Marriage Officer" means a Marriage Officer appointed under section 3

Marriage Officer: 30 more definitions.

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