Marriages

How much will it cost?


Marriage Fees

Cost of giving notice in advance of a ceremony either at a register office, approved premises or in a religious building other than in the Church of England or Church in Wales

£30.00 per person
Cost of register office ceremony

£40.00
Cost of a ceremony on approved premises

The cost for attendance by the superintendent registrar and registrar is set by the local authority in question. A further charge is likely to be made by the owners of the building for the use of the premises.

Cost of religious ceremony in the Church of England or Church in Wales

Please check fees with the vicar of the church in which you are planning to marry.
Cost of religious ceremony at a building other than Church of England or Church in Wales

Unless the building has an Authorised Person - there will be a £47.00 fee for the registrar and there may be further fees charged by the trustees of the building and the person who performs the ceremony

Cost of marriage certificate

£3.50

You can order further copies of your marriage certificate any time in the future, either via a register office, in person, by post, by fax or online. For full details, see Obtaining marriage certificates.