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Registration services ceremony fees


What are the fees for a marriage ceremony?

Marriage at approved premises

  • Monday to Thursday - £250    
  • Friday - £280
  • Saturday - £380 
  • Sunday - £410
  • Bank Holiday - £430

 

Marriage at Registration Offices

The Courtney suite (Walkergate House, Beverley), The White Lodge suite
(Bridlington), The Bartholomew suite (Goole), The Stewart suite (Pocklington) and The Baynard suite (Cottingham)

  • Monday - Thursday - £95 (£140)*
  • Friday and Saturday - £130 (£200)*
  • Sunday/Bank Holiday - £350
        

*cost of room reservation for 1 hour as opposed to the standard 30 minutes.

The Council Chamber at Bridlington, only available on Saturdays only at £260.

All the above fees include one certificate.

Please note that a £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is deductable from the cost of the ceremony.

There is a £20 administration fee if the date or time of the ceremony has to be rearranged.

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What are the fees for a civil partnership ceremony?

Civil Partnership at approved premises

  • Monday to Thursday - £250    
  • Friday - £280
  • Saturday - £380 
  • Sunday - £430
  • Bank Holiday - £430

 

Civil Partnership at registration offices

The Courtney suite (Walkergate House, Beverley), The White Lodge suite
(Bridlington), The Bartholomew suite (Goole), The Stewart suite (Pocklington) and The Baynard suite (Cottingham)

  • Monday to Thursday - £95 (£140)*
  • Friday and Saturday - £130 (£200)*
  • Sunday/Bank Holiday - £350
       

*cost of room reservation for 1 hour as opposed to the standard 30mins.


The Council Chamber at Bridlington is available on Saturdays only and costs £260.

All the above fees include one certificate.

Please note that a £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is deductable from the cost of the ceremony.

There is a £20 administration fee if the date or time of the ceremony has to be rearranged.

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Are there cancellation fees?

Please note that there is a £25 cancellation fee if a ceremony  is cancelled after the formal Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership has been given and any time after a Pay and Discuss appointment or within 28  calendar days before the ceremony.

Cancellation after a Pay and Discuss appointment or within 28 calendar days before the ceremony will incur a £50 fee.

Cancellation within 24 hours of the ceremony will result in East Riding Registration and Celebratory Services retaining the whole ceremony fee.

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What is the fee for a civil partnership formation without a Ceremony?

The fee is £49 which includes one certificate.

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What are the fees for a naming ceremony?

The fee for a naming ceremony will depend on the venue chosen and the day of the
week.

Local authority venues                             

  • Monday to Thursday - £140      
  • Friday - £200 
  • Saturday - £200        
  • Sunday - £350         
  • Bank Holiday - £350       
                          

Approved premises

  • Monday to Thursday - £250
  • Friday - £280
  • Saturday - £380
  • Sunday - £380
  • Bank Holiday - £380 

 

Please note that a £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is deductable from the cost of the ceremony.

There is a £20 administration fee if the date or time of the ceremony has to be rearranged.

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I have two children, do I pay two naming ceremony fees?

No, it doesn’t matter how many of your children you would like to be named as part
of the ceremony, you only pay one fee.

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How much would it cost for our child's naming ceremony to follow on from our wedding ceremony?

There would be a 20% reduction on the total cost of the two ceremonies if one followed on after the other. You can check the prices above.

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How much would it cost if my sister and I wanted a joint naming ceremony for all our children?

There would be a 20% reduction on the total cost of the two ceremonies if they were held jointly. You can check the prices on the fee list above.

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Would a ceremony in my own home or private venue cost more? 

Yes there would be an additional fee of £190 for a venue assessment.

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What are the fees for a renewal of  vows ceremony?

Local authority venues                             

  • Monday to Thursday - £140       
  • Friday - £200
  • Saturday - £200        
  • Sunday - £350         
  • Bank Holiday - £350
                             

Approved premises

  • Monday to Thursday - £250
  • Friday - £280
  • Saturday - £380
  • Sunday - £380
  • Bank Holiday - £380

 

Please note that a £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is deductable from the cost of the ceremony.

There is a £20 administration fee if the date or time of the ceremony has to be rearranged.


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What are the fees for a private citizenship ceremony?

Council venues

  • Monday to Thursday - £140
  • Friday and Saturday - £200
  • Sunday/Bank Holiday - £350

     

Approved premises

  • Monday to Thursday - £250
  • Friday - £280
  • Saturday - £380
  • Sunday/Bank Holiday - £380

 

Please note that a £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is deductable from the cost of the ceremony.

There is a £20 administration fee if the date or time of the ceremony has to be rearranged.


 

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What are the fees for a group citizenship ceremony?

The fee for a group citizenship ceremony is included in the fee paid when applying
for British citizenship and will be paid to the council by the Home Office.

The UK Border Agency website provides information about British citizenship fees.

UK Border Agency - cost (external website)

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Where can I pay the fees for a ceremony?

All fees can be paid at your nearest registration office who will forward this onto to the appropriate office.

Find your nearest registration office.
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