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
| Service | 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. |
£65 |
| Administration fee To change the date, time or venue of your ceremony |
£40 |
| Completion of a PD2 form (allows for passport name change before marriage) | £25 (postal service only) |
Basic Register Office ceremony
This is the cheapest way to legally marry or form a civil partnership and takes place in the Register Office with the couple and two witnesses. The venue is called the Herefordshire Register Office. The Herefordshire Register Office is currently located at 8 St Owen St, next to the Town Hall.
| Registrar's Office in | Available only | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire 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. |
A non-refundable and non-transferable booking fee of £65 shall apply to book a registrar for basic register office ceremonies more than six months and up to two years in advance of the date of your ceremony.
Hereford Town Hall - Oak Room
Our main ceremony room is called the Oak Room and is located at the Town Hall. It can accommodate up to 40 people (including the couple, the registrars and any photographers and guests).
| Attendance of registrars | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £280 | £300 | £320 |
| Friday and Saturday | £330 | £350 | £370 |
| Sunday or bank holiday | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Oak Room is available Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays).
Approved venue ceremony
| Attendance of registrars | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday (Monday - Thursday) | £485 | £510 | £535 |
| Friday and Saturday | £520 | £540 | £565 |
| Sunday or bank holiday | £540 | £565 | £595 |
Registered building ceremony
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Attendance of registrar at a registered building (such as Baptist or Freedom Church) | £104* This fee is set by central government and is subject to change. |
A non-refundable and non-transferable booking fee of £65 shall apply to book a registrar for registered building ceremonies more than six months and up to two years in advance of the date of your ceremony.
Renewal of vows ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, conversion of civil partnership to marriage ceremonies
| Attendance of Registrar | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday (Monday - Thursday) - The Oak Room | £160 | £165 | £175 |
| Friday and Saturday - The Oak Room | £185 | £195 | £205 |
| Weekday (Monday - Thursday) - Approved venue | £265 | £280 | £295 |
| Friday and Saturday - Approved venue | £315 | £330 | £345 |
| Sunday - Approved venue | £340 | £360 | £380 |
A central government fee is also payable for the conversion of civil partnerships.
Commemorative certificates
As marriage and civil partnership certificates cannot be issued on the day of the ceremony, we offer a commemorative certificate that can. These certificates do not carry any legal status but provide immediate recognition of the ceremony that has just taken place. Commemorative certificates can be requested in advance and cost £12 each.
We also have a range of certificate boxes available, which make a lovely memento of your day and a beautiful way to keep your certificate safe. Certificate boxes can be purchased at the Register Office, or can be ordered in advance to be provided on the day of your ceremony. Each box costs £9.
To order a box, email: ceremonies@herefordshire.gov.uk
