Ceremony and civil partnership fees

It is your responsibility to ensure that you pay the full correct fee at least three months before your ceremony.

For ceremonies booked less than three months in advance, you will need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.

You cannot pay fees on the day of your ceremony. We are unable to accept part payments.

The fees stated below do not include the cost of your marriage or civil partnership certificates, which will need to be paid for separately.

You can pay online for a ceremony (choose Registrars - Ceremonies from the list).

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership

Service Fee
Notice of marriage or civil partnership £42 per person*
Referral to the Home Office for those couples subject to immigration control £15 per person*

*These fees are set by central government and are subject to change.

There is also an additional fee if you have previously been married and granted a divorce or dissolution of that marriage in another country. You will be advised of this fee at the notice appointment.

Please note that if you change the venue of your ceremony after giving notice you will have to give notice again and pay the statutory charge.

Ceremony booking and administration fees

Please note: the fees below relate to the fees for booking your registrars. You will need to book your venue separately, with the exception of the Register Office and The Willow Room which are booked within the registrar fee.

Register Office ceremonies

A ceremony at the Hereford Register Office, located at No 8 St Owen Street, is a statutory ceremony. These ceremonies are very basic, with just the couple, the registrars and two witnesses. The ceremony itself takes around 15 minutes. There is no music, readings or poems.

Attendance of registrars Availability Fee
Hereford Register Office Monday 9.30am, 10.15am and 11am; Tuesday 9.30am; and Wednesday 9.30am. £56*
This fee is set by central government and is subject to change.

*These fees are set by central government and are subject to annual review.

Bookings may only be taken up to 6 months in advance for a Register Office ceremony.

Registered building ceremonies

Registered building ceremonies take place at venues that are non-Church of England/Wales places of worship, such as a Baptist or Freedom Church. If the registered building does not have an authorised person to carry out the legal paperwork, a registrar needs to attend to complete this.

Attendance of registrars Availability Fee
Registered building Daily £104*

*These fees are set by central government and are subject to annual review.

A non-refundable and non-transferable booking fee of £70 shall apply to book a registrar for these ceremonies more than six months and up to two years in advance of the date of your ceremony.

Approved venues

An approved venue is a premise licenced by the Superintendent Registrar to carry out marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Herefordshire is a beautiful county and offers a wide range of venues. Contact your chosen venue for availability for your ceremony. You can also view the ceremony venues on a map. All approved venue bookings attract a booking fee.

General fees Fee
Booking fee (non-refundable and non-transferable)
To book a registrar up to two years before the date of your ceremony. Payable within 72 hours of your booking being confirmed.
£70
Administration fee
To change the date, time or venue of your ceremony. process of any refunds.
£50

 

Herefordshire Council venues

The Willow Room

The Willow Room, located at No 8 St Owen Street, is the newest Herefordshire Council venue and can accommodate the couple and 18 guests, perfect for more intimate ceremonies, which can include music, poems and readings. The Willow Room is currently only available on Saturdays. Email ceremonies@herefordshire.gov.uk for further details.

Fee for attendance of the registrars and the venue 2025 2026 2027
Saturday only £265 £285 £300

Hereford Town Hall - The Oak Room, Assembly Hall and Council Chamber

The ceremony spaces within Hereford Town Hall - The Oak Room, Assembly Hall and Council Chamber - are approved venues and allow more choices when planning your ceremony. You can include music, readings and poems. They can also accommodate a larger number of guests. Details of how to book the venue and venue hire fees.

Attendance of registrars only 2025 2026 2027
Monday to Thursday £390 £490 £595
Friday and Saturday £455 £570 £625
Sunday or bank holiday N/A N/A N/A

 

All other approved venues

Attendance of registrars only 2025 2026 2027
Weekday (Monday - Thursday) £535 £565 £595
Friday and Saturday £565 £595 £625
Sunday or bank holiday £595 £625 £655

 

Renewal of vows ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, conversion of civil partnership to marriage ceremonies

Attendance of Registrar 2025 2026 2027
Weekday (Monday - Thursday) - The Oak Room £170 £180 £185
Friday and Saturday - The Oak Room £200 £210 £220
Saturday only – The Willow Room £105 £110 £115
Weekday (Monday - Thursday) - Approved venue £285 £300 £315
Friday and Saturday - Approved venue £335 £350 £370
Sunday - Approved venue £365 £385 £405

A central government fee is also payable for the conversion of civil partnerships.