A formality is a customary or official procedure. In law, it is a requirement for obtaining a legal status.
Formalities may also refer to:
Law
Formalities in English law Copyright formalities, legal requirements for obtaining copyright in a jurisdiction
Mass media
"Formalities" (CSI), seventh episode of the fifth season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a US TV series Formalities (album), 2010 album by US alternative rock band The Spill Canvas