Notice of marriage or civil partnership
It costs £35 per person to give notice of marriage or civil partnership. From 28 May 2024 a standard notice will cost £42 per person. This fee is increased to £57 per person if either notice requires a referral to the Home Office.
Register office and ceremony room fees
Fees include the attendance of registrars.
2024 to 2025 fees
| Ceremony venue | Weekdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport - Mountfield | £526 | £571 |
| Dorset Register Office, Dorchester | £46 | n/a |
| Dorser Register Office, Dorchester (from 28 May 2024) | £56 | n/a |
| Gillingham Town Hall | £651 | £696 |
| Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House | £604 | £689 |
| Swanage Council Chamber | £693 | £741 |
| Weymouth Ceremony Rooms | £615 | £660 |
2025 to 2026 fees
| Ceremony venue | Weekdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport - Mountfield | £552 | £600 |
| Dorset Register Office, Dorchester | £56 | n/a |
| Gillingham Town Hall | £684 | £731 |
| Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House | £634 | £723 |
| Swanage Council Chamber | £728 | £778 |
| Weymouth Ceremony Rooms | £646 | £693 |
Fees for registrars to attend a licensed venue
| Day of the week | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £596 | £626 |
| Saturday/Sunday | £662 | £695 |
| Bank Holiday | £714 | £750 |