Marriage fees

Notice of marriage

Before you can get married, both partners are required legally to give Notice of Marriage in the registration district where they live. The Notice of Marriage is valid for 12 months. As our diary is often very busy, it is important that the Notice of Marriage is given as far in advance as possible. There is a charge for this of £42 each. Please see more information about giving notice on our How to Marry in Cheshire East page.

Marriages at the Register Office

The fee for a marriage ceremony in the Register Office is £68.50 (£56.00 statutory fee plus £12.50 for one certificate), which includes the cost of one marriage certificate. Speak to our Ceremonies Team on 01270 375140 to book your ceremony and discuss payment details.

Marriages in the Silk Room, the Mayor's Reception Room and the Mayor's Parlour

The fees for a marriage ceremony in the Silk Room and the Mayor's Reception Room and The Mayor's Parlour are listed below. The fee includes the cost of one marriage certificate. Speak to our Ceremonies Team on 01270 375140 to book your ceremony and discuss payment details.

Bookings can be made up to 12 months before the ceremony date. A non refundable administration fee of £250 is payable when the ceremony is booked into our diary, for both the Silk Room and Mayors Reception Room, a further non refundable fee of £110.00 will be payable 6 months before the date of the ceremony, and the balance is due six weeks prior to the ceremony date, all administration fees will be deducted from the final ceremony fee. (If booked within six months of the date then a £360.00 administration fee is required)

For the Mayors Parlour the full fee is required at the time of booking.

Please note that fees for ceremonies in civic buildings are now subject to VAT

Marriages at Approved Premises

The fees for a marriage ceremony at an Approved Premises are listed below. The fee includes the cost of one marriage certificate. All initial bookings are required to be reserved by telephone ONLY. Call our Ceremonies Team on 01270 375140 option 2 to book your ceremony and discuss payment details. You can find out more about ceremonies at Approved Premises on the Your Ceremony website.

Bookings can be made up to three years before the ceremony date. A non refundable administration fee of £250 is payable when the ceremony is booked into our diary. A further non refundable fee of £200.00 will be payable 6 months before the date of the ceremony, with the final balance required six weeks prior to the date. All administration fees will be deducted from the final ceremony fee. (If booked within six months of the date then a £450.00 administration fee is required)

Fees must be paid to the Superintendent Registrar at least 6 weeks before the ceremony is due to take place.

PD2 form, application of passport into your married name, prior to your ceremony

You are able to apply for your passport into your married name at any point up to 3 months prior to your ceremony date, as long as both parties have given their notice of intent beforehand.

To apply for a passport in your married name download a PD2 form from Passports for newlyweds and civil partners - GOV.UK

Before sending the form to us, fill in the relevant sections then post to us at the

Register office
Municipal buildings
Earle Street
Crewe
CW1 2BJ

with a returned stamped address envelope, the current fee for this service is £22.00. Pay via the make a payment to the registration service form below.

Once received we will process and return to you for you to then send to the passport office to apply for the passport in your married name. It is important to note that you will not then be able to travel with your passport until after your Marriage has taken place.

Online payment service

You can pay for your ceremony and order marriage certificates in advance of your ceremony by using our online payment service.

Make a payment to the registration service

Contact the Register Office

For any further information, contact the Register Office

Page last reviewed: 31 May 2024