Fees and Documents

Fees

Fees are payable for

  • Notice of Marriage
  • Attendance of registration staff at the ceremony
  • A rehearsal of pre-marriage meeting (optional)
  • Marriage Certificate(s)

Documents required will include

  • Passports or Birth Certificates
  • Divorce decree absolute (if previously married)
  • Dissolution order (if previously in a civil partnership)
  • Certificates or other documentation to confirm marital and civil partnership status, residence, nationality and names

Other documents may also be required but this will depend upon personal circumstances. Registration staff will always be pleased to provide help and assistance.

Current Fees

Approved venues in England and Wales

To find a venue for civil marriage or civil partnership in England and Wales visit the Directgov website
www.direct.gov.uk

Essex CC and Trading Standards make venue prices clear