Fees apply to ceremonies taking place between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. All fees include a non-refundable booking fee, registrars’ attendance, and one certificate.
Ceremony fees
| Venue | Monday – Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Bank Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Suite, Civic Centre | £68.50* (Thursday PM only) | £68.50* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Middlegate Room, Borough Hall | £235 | £270 | £330 | N/A | N/A |
| Other licensed venues | £350 | £400 | £470 | £470 | £595 |
* £74.50 from 6 April 2026
Note:
- Civic Suite ceremonies are only available on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings.
- room hire is included for the Civic Suite and Middlegate Room.
- for other venues, contact the venue directly for room hire charges.
- bank holiday fees apply to Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day (if they fall on a weekend).
Use the ceremony fee calculator
Civil partnership registration (no ceremony)
If you choose not to have a ceremony, the signing of the civil partnership document will take place in the Civic Suite.
- fee: £68.50 (£74.50 from 6 April 2026)
- includes registrar attendance, one certificate, and booking fee
- available Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings only
If you choose to have a ceremony, the standard ceremony fees apply.
Other fees
| Service | Fee (per person) | Fee from 6 April 2026 (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of intention – not subject to immigration | £42 | £46.50 |
| Notice of intention – subject to immigration (not referred to Home Office) | £42 | £46.50 |
| Notice of intention – subject to immigration (referred to Home Office) | £57 | £63 |
| Certificate of no impediment – marriage | £42 | £46.50 |
| Certificate of no impediment – civil partnership | £38.50 | £46.50 |
| Consideration by a Superintendent Registrar (divorce/dissolution outside British Isles) | £55 | £55 |
| Consideration by the Registrar General (divorce/dissolution outside British Isles) | £83 | £83 |