Find out about fees for giving notice, hiring a venue and registrar's attendance.
Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership
Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership costs £35.
You must pay at the time of your appointment.
You can pay by:
- cash
- cheque
- credit or debit card
Ceremony fees
Ceremony fees include a non-refundable deposit, the registrar's attendance, and one certificate. Fees do not include venue hire for approved venues; please speak to the venue staff for costs.
The Guildhall
The cost of a ceremony in the Guildhall, for the couple and up to 120 other people.
| | 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 | 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 | 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 | 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 | 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
| Monday to Thursday | £302 | £302 | £311 | £320 | £330 |
| Friday and Saturday | £417 Fri £506 Sat | £506 | £521 | £537 | £553 |
The Robing Room
The cost of a ceremony in The Robing Room, for the couple and up to 12 other people.
| | 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 | 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 | 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 | 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 | 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
| Monday to Thursday | £120 | £120 | £145 | £150 | £155 |
| Friday and Saturday | £177 | £177 | £200 | £206 | £212 |
Poole approved venues
The cost of a ceremony in an approved venue in Poole. These fees do not include venue hire, and the number of guests vary between venues. You should speak to them to find out more.
| | 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 | 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 | 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 | 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 | 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
| Monday to Saturday | £463 | £537 | £553 | £570 | £587 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays | £547 | £587 | £605 | £623 | £642 |
The Register Office
From 1 April 2019, the Register Office will be based at Bournemouth Register Office. Please contact registrars@bournemouth.gov.uk for more information.
Page last updated: 16 January 2020
