Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Go to ceremonies and venues for information on a range of ceremonies available at Thurrock Register Office and other approved premises.
Marriage and civil partnership registration
Fees and charges
The following fees and charges apply from 28 May 2024.
You should also check fees and charges for ceremonies and venues.
Marriage or civil partnership registration
The following non-refundable fee applies:
- £42 – per person for an appointment to give a notice of marriage or civil partnership
Changes to initial registration
The following fees apply:
- £83 – consideration by the Registrar or Superintendent Registrar of a correction
- £99 – 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 – includes first class post, if needed | £38.50 |
| 15-day standard service – includes second class post, if needed | £12.50 | |
| Additional postage and packaging | First class recorded delivery | £4.80 |
| Special delivery, guaranteed next working day | £11.60 |
Conversion of a civil partnership into marriage
At Thurrock Register Office, the following fee applies:
- £50 – conversion of a civil partnership into marriage, full process
At any other approved premises in Thurrock, the following fees apply:
- £30 – completing the declaration
- £101 – signing the declaration in a religious building registered for the marriage of same sex couples
We set the fee for signing the declaration on approved premises in Thurrock, or in Thurrock Register Office at a different time or a different place from where the declaration was completed.
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
The following fees apply:
- £55 – consideration by the Superintendent Registrar of a divorce obtained outside of the British Isles
- £83 – consideration by the Registrar General of a divorce obtained outside of the British Isles
- £55 – consideration by the registration authority of a civil partnership dissolution obtained outside of the British Isles
- £83 – consideration by the Registrar General of a civil partnership dissolution obtained outside of the British Isles
Other fees
The following other fees apply:
- £48 – apply in advance for a passport using your new name
- £66 – to reduce statutory waiting period of 28 days or 70 days for notices of marriage or civil partnership
- £18 – Registrar General's licence for marriage or civil partnership
- £104 – attendance at a registered building for marriage or civil partnership