Ceremony fees
The fees on this page are for all ceremonies taking place from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
You can also view the Ceremony fees for 2022/2023.
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 20 guests | £179 Monday to Thursday £290 Friday £305 Saturday £370 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Bishop Auckland Register Office | Couple and 2 witnesses only (no ceremony) | £57 Monday to Wednesday (9.30am and 10.30am only) |
| Bishop Auckland Cockton House | Room holds 14 guests | £179 Monday to Thursday £290 Friday £305 Saturday £370 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Durham Room (not bookable at present) | £179 Monday to Thursday £290 Friday £305 Saturday £370 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Staircase (not bookable at present) | £179 Monday to Thursday £290 Friday £305 Saturday £370 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Main ceremony room holds 28 guests | £257 Monday to Thursday £290 Friday £305 Saturday £370 Sunday and bank holidays |
Ceremonies at Bishop Auckland Conservatory
Not bookable at present.
Ceremonies at a licensed venue
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £437 |
| Friday to Sunday | £477 |
| Bank holiday weekend (including Saturday and Sunday) | £520 |
Ceremonies at a church
In some cases a local registrar may need to attend the service. Price includes one marriage certificate.
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £97 |
| Saturday and Sunday | £477 |
| Bank holiday weekend | £520 |
Contact us
- Registration Service
- 03000 266 000
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