Festive opening times and service changes
Check opening times and arrangements for our services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Fees we charge you
Fee to give notice
The fee to give notice is £90 (£45 for each partner). This fee is not refundable. You'll have to pay additional charges, depending on the type and location of your service.
Marriage certificate fee
You can order extra copies of the marriage certificate (marriage extract) at the registration or after.
Religious or other belief system marriage fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Giving notice | £90 (£45 for each partner) |
| Marriage certificate (marriage extract) | £10 |
| Total | £100 |
| Optional service | Price |
|---|---|
| Sending your documents to you | £10 |
The church or venue may charge you additional fees that you will pay to them.
Civil marriage and civil partnership fees
Registration office ceremony
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Giving notice | £90 (£45 for each partner) |
| Marriage certificate (marriage extract) | £10 |
| Civil marriage registration | £55 |
| Total | £155 |
Authorised venue ceremony
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Giving notice | £90 (£45 for each partner) |
| Marriage certificate (marriage extract) | £10 |
| Civil marriage registration | £55 |
| Registrar attendance | £245 |
| Total | £400 |
The authorised venue will charge you additional fees.
Additional fees for optional services
| Optional service | Price |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sunday or public holiday ceremony | £196 |
| Registration office ceremony for 8 to 50 people | £115 |
| Advance booking of a registrar for a date over 3 months away (maximum 1 year) | £110 |
| Sending your documents to you | £10 |
How to pay
After we've checked all your paperwork and completed your application we'll email you with a reference number and instructions on how to pay your fee. You can pay online or by cheque.