Ceremony fees 2020/21
The fees on this page are for all ceremonies taking place from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
For a ceremony in County Durham you will need to pay:
- a booking fee of £40 (non-refundable)
- a ceremony fee (see below)
- a fee to give legal notice for marriage or civil partnership of £35 per person
Ceremonies at a register office
Ceremony with the couple and guests as listed below (price includes one marriage certificate):
| Venue | Size of venue | Ceremony fee |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Register Office | Room holds 34 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday £285 Friday £300 Saturday £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Bishop Auckland Register Office | Couple and 2 witnesses only (no ceremony) | £57 Monday to Thursday (9.30am and 10.30am only) |
| Bishop Auckland Cockton House | Room holds 25 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday £285 Friday £300 Saturday £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Durham Room holds 30 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday £285 Friday £300 Saturday £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Staircase holds 16 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday £285 Friday £300 Saturday £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Main ceremony room holds 55 guests | £252 Monday to Thursday £285 Friday £300 Saturday £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
Ceremonies at Bishop Auckland Conservatory
Ceremony with the couple and up to eight guests only (price includes one marriage certificate):
| Monday to Thursday - 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am only | £110.00 |
Ceremonies at a licensed venue
| Monday to Thursday | £427.00 |
| Friday to Sunday | £472.00 |
| Bank holiday weekend (including Saturday and Sunday) | £510.00 |
Ceremonies at a church
In some cases a local registrar may need to attend the service. Price includes one marriage certificate.
| Monday to Friday | £97.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | £467.00 |
| Bank holiday weekend | £507.00 |
Contact us
- Registration Service
- 03000 266 000
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