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   Contact the local civil registry office where you want to get married in Ecuador before making any plans to find out about local marriage laws, including what documents you’ll need.
   
  -You might be able to form a civil partnership. Check the local rules with the [British embassy](/world/organisations/british-embassy-in-ecuador).
  +You can also form a civil partnership. Check the local rules with the [British embassy](/world/organisations/british-embassy-in-ecuador).
   
   ##What you need to do
   
   You’ll be asked to provide a certificate of no impediment (CNI) to prove you’re allowed to marry.
   
  -To get a CNI, you must post notice of your intended marriage in Ecuador. You can do this at the British embassy or in front of a notary public.
  +To get a CNI, you must post notice of your intended marriage in Ecuador. You can do this at the British embassy.
   
   ###How to post notice
   
  
positive.code: You’ll need to provide supporting documents, including:
  
  - your passport
  - proof of residence, such as a residence certificate - check with the embassy to find out what you need
  - equivalent documents for your partner
  
  You’ll need to complete a [‘Notice of marriage’](/government/publications/notice-of-marriage-form--2) form and an [‘Affidavit for marriage’](/government/publications/affirmationaffidavit-of-marital-status-form) form.
  
negative.code: 
  The embassy will charge a fee and display your notice of marriage publicly for 7 days. They’ll then issue the CNI, as long as nobody has registered an objection. There’s an additional fee for this.
  
  ^You don't need to stay in the country while your notice is posted.^
  
  ## Fees
  