Fees from 1 April 2023
There are two fees that are payable to the Registration Service if you wish to have a legal civil marriage or civil partnership (other than by a Registrar General's Licence):
- A notice of marriage or civil partnership fee and any consideration fee if relevant to your situation
- A ceremony fee (which includes a non-refundable deposit)
There are other optional fees depending on your requirements:
Other miscellaneous marriage or civil partnership fees in special circumstances include:
- Certificate of No-Impediment
- Registrar General's Licence
- Conversion of a Same-Sex Civil Partnership into marriage
1. Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership Fees
(Payable at time of appointment)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entry of each notice of marriage/civil partnership for persons subject to immigration control (required by both parties and non-refundable) | £47.00 each |
| Entry of each notice of marriage/civil partnership for all other persons | £35.00 each |
| Consideration by a Superintendent Registrar of a divorce/civil partnership dissolution obtained outside of the British Islands | £50.00 |
| Consideration by the Registrar General of a divorce/civil partnership dissolution obtained outside of the British Isles | £75.00 |
| Waiver to reduce the 28/70 day Notice waiting period (per notice) | £60.00 |
| Attendance at a place other than the office for purpose of notice being given of a house-bound person | £47.00 |
2. Ceremony Fee
Distinctive ceremony
(Includes a non-refundable deposit of £63)
| Held in a licensed venue such as hotel, stately home, castle | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £654.00 | £697.00 | £742.00 |
| Saturday | £654.00 | £697.00 | £742.00 |
| Sunday | £739.00 | £786.00 | £838.00 |
| Bank Holiday | £992.00 | £1056.00 | £1125.00 |
| Held in a Registration Office Ceremony Room | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £556.00 | £592.00 | £630.00 |
| Saturday | £556.00 | £592.00 | £630.00 |
| Sunday | £620.00 | £661.00 | £703.00 |
| Bank Holiday | £814.00 | £868.00 | £923.00 |
Find out more about our distinctive ceremonies.
Classic ceremony
(Includes a non-refundable deposit of £63)
| Held in a Registration Office Ceremony Room | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £439.00 | £467.00 | £504.00 |
| Saturday | £525.00 | £560.00 | £597.00 |
| Sunday | £546.00 | £582.00 | £619.00 |
| Bank Holiday | £698.00 | £743.00 | £791.00 |
Find out more about our classic ceremonies.
Simple ceremony
(Includes a non-refundable deposit of £63)
| Held in a Registration Office Ceremony Room | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £277.00 | £307.00 | £340.00 |
| Saturday | £439.00 | £467.00 | £504.00 |
| Sunday | £475.00 | £506.00 | £539.00 |
Find out more about our simple ceremonies.
Statutory Marriage/Civil Partnership Appointment
(The fee is taken at the time of booking. It is refundable if the event is cancelled).
| Administrative style appointment held in a working office (no ceremony) | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £46.00 |
Find out more about our statutory marriage appointments.
Attendance at a Registered Building
(The fee is taken at the time of booking. It is refundable if the event is cancelled).
| Attendance at a Registered Building | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | £86.00 |
Attendance at a Housebound Residence
(The fee is taken at the time of booking. It is refundable if the event is cancelled).
| Attendance at a Housebound Residence | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Marriage: Monday to Sunday | £165.00 |
| Civil Partnership: Monday to Sunday | £81.00 |
Optional Fees
3. Certificate (legal status)
| Issued within 15 working days of the marriage or civil partnership | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate | £11.00 |
| Express Priority Service | |
| Issued on or before the next working day (Monday to Friday) | £35.00 |
4. Commemorative Certificate (no legal status)
| Usually issued at the ceremony | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Commemorative Certificate (without frame) | £16.60 |
5. Out of hours fees
| Additional Attendance fee at a ceremony | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Out of hours 6pm to 8am | £210.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
6. Certificate of No Impediment
| 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Application for a certificate of No-Impediment | £35.00 |
7. Registrar General's Licence
| For a seriously ill person | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| Entry of Notice and Issue of Licence | £15.00 |
8. Same Sex Civil Partnership Conversion into Marriage
| Standard Procedure or Special Procedure | 2023/24 |
|---|---|
| At a Register Office | £45.00 |
| Housebound persons | £99.00 |
| Special procedure (seriously ill person) | £15.00 |
| Two stage procedure at Secular Premises | |
| Stage one | £27.00 |
| Stage two | See Celebratory fees list |
| Two stage procedure at Religious Premises | |
| Stage one - completing the declaration | £27.00 |
| Stage two - signing the declaration in a religious building registered for the marriage of same sex couples | £91.00 |
Pay for your ceremony
It’s really quick and easy to pay for your ceremony online.
Use the link below to make a full or partial payment towards your ceremony balance.
Please have the confirmation letter from your ceremony pack ready as you will need to enter some of the information from the letter during payment.
If you prefer to make a payment over the phone, please call us on 0300 1234 181 (option 3).