Cost

In England and Wales, it costs £30 per person to give notice of intent to marry or register a civil partnership. A register office ceremony costs £40. A marriage certificate costs £3.50.

In Scotland, it costs £26 per person to give notice of intent to marry or register a civil partnership. A register office ceremony costs £46.50. A marriage certificate costs £8.50.

In Northern Ireland, it costs £15 per person to give notice of intent to marry or register a civil partnership. A register office ceremony costs:
• Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17:00: £25
• Monday to Friday, 05:00 to 20:00: £87
• Saturday, 09.00 to 17:00pm: £87
• Sundays, Bank Holidays and all other times: £125.00
A marriage certificate costs £5.50.

If you’re having a ceremony in approved premises other than a register office, you’ll be charged for the presence of the Registrar and for the building. Contact the register office and owners of the premises for exact costs.

If you’re having a religious ceremony in a Church of England or Church in Wales, check the fees with the vicar of the church you want to marry in.

If you’re having a ceremony in a religious building without an authorised person, you will be charged for a Registrar. Contact the register office for exact costs.