Fees and charges
The following fees and charges apply from 6 April 2026
Marriage, civil partnership, naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies
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 premise
- £50 – admin fee to change the date or time of a ceremony. Please check the Thurrock Council - Thurrock Register Office ceremonies terms and conditions before requesting any changes
If you need to cancel your ceremony, you should give us notice in writing at least 56 days before the ceremony date.
We will charge half the fee if you cancel your ceremony with at least 56 days' written notice.
We will charge the full fee for either:
- failure to attend
- cancellation with less than 56 days' written notice
Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at Thurrock Register Office
For details of room capacities, go to approved premises in Thurrock.
| Location | Day/Month | Cost | Day/Month | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar's office | Monday and Thursday mornings only | £62 | ||
| November to March | April to October | |||
| Lacey Room | Monday to Thursday | £182 | Monday to Thursday | £192 |
| Friday and Saturday – morning | £249 | Friday and Saturday – morning | £259 | |
| Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £327 | Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £337 | |
| Mulberry Suite (photo below) Option 1 – small | Monday to Thursday | £384 | Monday to Thursday | £394 |
| Friday and Saturday – morning | £445 | Friday and Saturday – morning | £455 | |
| Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £530 | Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £540 | |
| Mulberry Suite (photo below) Option 2 – large | Monday to Thursday | £435 | Monday to Thursday | £445 |
| Friday and Saturday – morning | £505 | Friday and Saturday – morning | £515 | |
| Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £585 | Friday and Saturday – afternoon | £595 |
An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday, excluding those that take place in the Registrar’s Office.
Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other Town Hall rooms
| Location | Day/Month | Cost | Day/Month | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November to March | April to October | |||
| Town Hall Council Chamber | Saturday – morning | £570 | Saturday – morning | £580 |
| Saturday – afternoon | £665 | Saturday – afternoon | £675 | |
| Town Hall Committee Room Option 1 – small, 1 room | Saturday – morning | £455 | Saturday – morning | £465 |
| Saturday – afternoon | £550 | Saturday – afternoon | £560 | |
| Town Hall Committee Rooms Option 2 – large, 2 rooms | Saturday – morning | £515 | Saturday – morning | £525 |
| Saturday – afternoon | £635 | Saturday – afternoon | £645 |
An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday.
Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other approved premises
Fees are payable to Thurrock Council via the Superintendent Registrar – for their attendance and that of the registrar of marriages – before whom a civil marriage or civil partnership is to be solemnised in any of other listed approved premises.
| Day/Month | Cost |
|---|---|
| November to March | |
| Monday to Thursday | £700 |
| Friday and Saturday | £765 |
| Sunday and public holidays | £810 |
| April to October | |
| Monday to Thursday | £710 |
| Friday and Saturday | £775 |
| Sunday and public holidays | £820 |
An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday.
Naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies at Town Hall rooms
| Location | Day | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar's Office | Any | Not available |
| Lacey Room, Mulberry Suite | Monday to Thursday | £408* |
| Friday and Saturday | £470* |
*These fees are subject to VAT. Fees shown include VAT at 20%
Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other non-approved premises
| Non Approved Venue + Register Office Ceremony £62 (Strictly 2 witnesses only) | Day | November - March | April – October |
| Monday to Thursday | £706.00 | £716.00 | |
| Friday and Saturday | £771.00 | £781.00 | |
| Sunday, Bank or Public Holiday | £816.00 | £826.00 |
For weekday ceremonies on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve an additional £130.00 will be charged, excluding those in the Registrar’s Office.
Naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies at other approved premises
| Day | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £408 |
| Friday and Saturday | £470 |
| Sunday | £500 |