The following fees and charges apply from 6 April 2026.
This page explains the fees you may need to pay when getting married, forming a civil partnership, or booking a ceremony in Thurrock. Fees apply at different stages, depending on what you choose.
How fees work
Some fees are set by law and apply to everyone. Other fees depend on the type of ceremony, venue and date you choose.
Most fees are non-refundable.
You may need to pay fees at more than one stage of the process.
Fees for giving notice
You must give notice before you can get married or form a civil partnership.
The following non-refundable fee applies:
- £46.50 per person for an appointment to give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Changes to a registration
The following fees apply:
- £83 for consideration by the Registrar or Superintendent Registrar of a correction
- £99 for consideration by the Registrar General of a correction
Marriage or civil partnership certificates
You can order a certificate online.
| Item | Collection or delivery | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard certificate | In person at the Register Office at the time of registration | £12.50 |
| Standard or short certificate | 24-hour next day service, including first class post if needed | £38.50 |
| 15-day standard service, including second class post if needed | £12.50 | |
| Additional postage and packaging | First class recorded delivery | £5.00 |
| Special delivery, guaranteed next working day | £12.00 |
Conversion of a civil partnership into marriage
At Thurrock Register Office, the following fee applies:
- £55 for conversion of a civil partnership into marriage (full process)
At other approved premises in Thurrock, the following fees apply:
- £33 for completing the declaration
- £111.50 for signing the declaration in a religious building registered for the marriage of same sex couples
The fee for signing the declaration is set when it takes place at approved premises in Thurrock, or at Thurrock Register Office at a different time or place from where the declaration was completed.
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution (overseas)
The following fees apply:
- £55 for consideration by the Superintendent Registrar of a divorce obtained outside the British Isles
- £83 for consideration by the Registrar General of a divorce obtained outside the British Isles
- £55 for consideration by the registration authority of a civil partnership dissolution obtained outside the British Isles
- £83 for consideration by the Registrar General of a civil partnership dissolution obtained outside the British Isles
Other registration fees
- £48 to apply in advance for a passport using your new name
- £73 to reduce the statutory waiting period of 28 or 70 days
- £20 for a Registrar General’s licence for marriage or civil partnership
- £114.50 for attendance at a registered building for marriage or civil partnership
Ceremony booking deposits and administration fees
The following non-refundable fees apply:
- £70 deposit when booking a ceremony at Thurrock Register Office in the Lacey Room
- £110 deposit when booking a ceremony at Thurrock Register Office in the Mulberry Suite
- £160 deposit when booking for a Registrar to attend an external approved premises
- £50 administration fee to change the date or time of a ceremony
Before requesting changes, you should check the Thurrock Register Office ceremonies terms and conditions.
Cancelling a ceremony
If you need to cancel your ceremony, you should give notice in writing at least 56 days before the ceremony date.
- We charge half the fee if you cancel with at least 56 days’ written notice
- We charge the full fee if you fail to attend or cancel with less than 56 days’ written notice
Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at Thurrock Register Office
For room capacities, see approved premises in Thurrock.
Registrar’s Office
Monday and Thursday mornings only. Cost is £62.
Lacey Room
November to March:
- Monday to Thursday: £182
- Friday and Saturday morning: £249
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £327
April to October:
- Monday to Thursday: £192
- Friday and Saturday morning: £259
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £337
Mulberry Suite option 1 (small)
November to March:
- Monday to Thursday: £384
- Friday and Saturday morning: £445
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £530
April to October:
- Monday to Thursday: £394
- Friday and Saturday morning: £455
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £540
Mulberry Suite option 2 (large)
November to March:
- Monday to Thursday: £435
- Friday and Saturday morning: £505
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £585
April to October:
- Monday to Thursday: £445
- Friday and Saturday morning: £515
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: £595
An additional £130 applies for ceremonies on Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve when they fall on a weekday, excluding ceremonies in the Registrar’s Office.
Naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies
At Town Hall rooms
- Monday to Thursday: £408 (includes VAT at 20%)
- Friday and Saturday: £470 (includes VAT at 20%)
At other approved premises
- Monday to Thursday: £408
- Friday and Saturday: £470
- Sunday: £500
Non-approved venue with Register Office ceremony
This option is strictly limited to two witnesses.
| Day | November to March | April to October |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £706 | £716 |
| Friday and Saturday | £771 | £781 |
| Sunday, bank or public holiday | £816 | £826 |
An additional £130 applies for weekday ceremonies on Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, excluding ceremonies in the Registrar’s Office.
Floral bouquet
You are welcome to borrow one of the artificial bouquets for use during your ceremony. This is included in the fee for your ceremony.
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