Notice of marriage or civil partnership
It costs £42 per person to give notice of marriage or civil partnership. This fee is increased to £57 per person if either notice requires a referral to the Home Office.
Register office and ceremony room fees
Fees include the attendance of registrars.
April 2024 to March 2025 fees
| Ceremony venue | Weekdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport - Mountfield | £526 | £571 |
| Dorset Register Office, Dorchester | £56 | n/a |
| Gillingham Town Hall | £651 | £696 |
| Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House | £604 | £689 |
| Swanage Council Chamber | £693 | £741 |
| Weymouth Ceremony Rooms | £615 | £660 |
April 2025 to March 2026 fees
| Ceremony venue | Weekdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport - Mountfield | £552 | £600 |
| Dorset Register Office, Dorchester | £56 | n/a |
| Gillingham Town Hall | £684 | £731 |
| Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House | £634 | £723 |
| Swanage Council Chamber | £728 | £778 |
| Weymouth Ceremony Rooms | £646 | £693 |
April 2026 to March 2027 fees
| Ceremony venue | Weekdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport - Mountfield | £580 | £630 |
| Dorset Register Office, Dorchester | £56 | n/a |
| Gillingham Town Hall | £718 | £768 |
| Sherborne Council Chamber, Manor House | £666 | £759 |
| Swanage Council Chamber | £764 | £817 |
| Weymouth Ceremony Rooms | £678 | £728 |
Fees for registrars to attend a licensed venue
| Day of the week | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £596 | £626 | £658 | |
| Saturday or Sunday | £662 | £695 | £729 | |
| Bank Holiday | £714 | £750 | £787 | |
Dorset Registration Service
Name: Dorset Registration ServiceEmail: registrars@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 225153
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