Notice of marriage or civil partnership

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership costs £46.50 per person. The fee increases to £63 per person if either notice is referred to the Home Office. r

Marriage or civil partnership at a licensed venue

Day of the week 2026 to 2027 2027 to 2028 2028 to 2029
Monday to Friday £658 £690 £725
Saturday or Sunday £729 £766 £804
Bank Holiday £787 £827 £868

 

Celebration ceremony and renewal of vows

At a venue licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, and ceremony rooms
Ceremony option 2026 to 2027 2027 to 2028 2028 to 2029
Classic £596 £626 £657
Tailored (includes personal ceremony consultation) £748 £785 £825
At a venue not licensed for marriages and civil partnerships. May require a risk assessment
Ceremony option 2026 to 2027 2027 to 2028 2028 to 2029
Classic £691 £726 £762
Tailored (includes personal ceremony consultation) £843 £885 £929

 

Register office and ceremony room fees

Fees include the attendance of registrars.

April 2025 to March 2026 fees
Ceremony venue Weekdays Saturdays
Bridport - Mountfield £552 £600
Dorset Register Office, Dorchester £56 not applicable
Gillingham Town Hall £684 £731
Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House £634 £723
Swanage Council Chamber £728 £778
Weymouth Ceremony Rooms £646 £693
April 2026 to March 2027 fees
Ceremony venue Weekdays Saturdays
Bridport - Mountfield £580 £630
Dorset Register Office, Dorchester £62 not applicable
Gillingham Town Hall £718 £768
Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House £666 £759
Swanage Council Chamber £764 £817
Weymouth Ceremony Rooms £678 £728
April 2027 to March 2028 fees
Ceremony venue Weekdays Saturdays
Bridport - Mountfield £609 £661
Dorset Register Office, Dorchester £62 not applicable
Gillingham Town Hall £754 £806
Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House £699 £797
Swanage Council Chamber £802 £858
Weymouth Ceremony Rooms £712 £765

April 2028 to March 2029 fees

Ceremony venue Weekdays Saturdays
Bridport - Mountfield £639 £694
Dorset Register Office, Dorchester £62 not applicable
Gillingham Town Hall £791 £846
Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House £734 £837
Swanage Council Chamber £842 £901
Weymouth Ceremony Rooms £748 £803

 

 

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Dorset Registration Service

Name: Dorset Registration Service
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01305 225153
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