Petition · past parliament
Put the mothers' names on marriage certificates - not just the fathers'.
Closed
240 signatures
What the petition asks
Mothers do not appear on marriage certificates. Currently only the fathers' names are recorded. Over a year ago the Prime Minister pledged to put the bride and groom's mothers names onto marriage certificates but it hasn't happened. Mothers need recognition too.
Timeline
| 16 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
240
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Nov 2015
Closed
16 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.