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Marriage fees

The following fees for marriage registration services are correct as of 1 April 2008.

Registration offices

Day Fee
Monday to Friday
£40
Saturday am £40
Saturday pm £150

Approved Premises

Day Fee
Monday to Friday £215
£285 (double ceremony*)
Saturday £285
£335 (double ceremony*)
Sunday & Bank Holidays £365
£410 (double ceremony*)

*Fee relates to double family ceremonies only.  You can still have a double ceremony if you are not related but you would need to pay two single fees.

Other locations

Location Fee
Marriage in a religious building where the attendance of a registrar is required £47

Not all religious buildings need the attendance of a Registrar but you still need to give a Notice of Marriage, please check with your local office or ceremonies officer who will be happy to advise. Please note these fees are in addition to the cost of the Notice of Marriage fee of £30.00 each.

Certificates

Cetificate type Fee
Copy marriage certificate £3.50 each
Commemorative certificate £6 each

Please note that all fees usually increase on 1st April each year. Your local registration office will be happy to inform you of any changes to the fees

Renewal of Marriage Vows

The following fees for Renewal of marriage vows are correct as of 1 April 2008.

Registration office ceremony room

Day Fee
Monday to Friday
£80
£100 (double ceremony)
Saturday £110
£130 (double ceremony)

Existing Approved Premises

Day Fee
Monday to Friday £135
£160 (double ceremony)
Saturday £195
£225 (double ceremony)
Sunday & Bank Holiday £255
£290 (double ceremony)

Specifically Approved Premises

Day Fee *
Monday to Friday £185
£210 (double ceremony)
Saturday £245
£275 (double ceremony)
Sunday & Bank Holiday £305
£340 (double ceremony)
* includes £50 approval fee

Certificates

Cetificate type Fee
Commemorative certificate £6.00 each
 
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