Booking system availability
From Tuesday 16 April to Wednesday 24 April, no new ceremony bookings can take place and no payments for existing bookings can be made. This is because of the introduction of a new booking system.
Everything you need to get married or form a civil partnership in Essex. Includes booking a registrar, a venue and giving notice.
For your wedding or civil partnership to be legal, you need to have a registrar present.
Once you've booked your venue, you can book a registrar. You can do this up to two years before your ceremony at an approved venue or community venue or one year before your ceremony at the Essex Register Office.
It’s a good idea to do this as early as possible to make sure a registrar is available on the date you have in mind.
If you’re getting married or forming a civil partnership in the Essex Register Office, a registrar is included when you book your ceremony.
Some religious venues will provide their own registrars, but you should check this with them.
Booking system availability: From Tuesday 16 April to Wednesday 24 April, no new ceremony bookings can take place and no payments for existing bookings can be made. This is because of the introduction of a new booking system.
There is a non-refundable deposit for all civil ceremonies. The deposits vary from between £56 and £120 depending on ceremony and type of venue.
The full balance is due 6 months before the ceremony for approved venues.
If you are booking your ceremony within 6 months of the date, the full balance will be due at the point of booking.
Once you have booked, there will be a £25 charge for each alteration made.
Our locally set fees are subject to change on 1 April each year. Statutory fees changes can take place at any time. As we take bookings in advance, the fee could change between the time of booking and the date of your ceremony. We reserve the right to pass on any fee increases to you.
These fees include an £120 non-refundable deposit.
In addition to the fees below, £22 is also payable for two marriage certificates. If you need a different number of certificates, please let us know at the point of booking.
Day | 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 | 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 | 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 |
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Monday to Thursday | £700 | £715 | £730 |
Friday | £715 | £730 | £745 |
Saturday | £745 | £760 | £775 |
Sunday, Bank or Public Holiday | £765 | £780 | £795 |
These fees include VAT and a non-refundable £56 deposit.
£22 is payable in addition for two marriage certificates. If you need a different number of certificates, please let us know at the point of booking.
Day | 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 | 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 | 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 |
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Monday to Thursday | £250 | £255 | £260 |
Friday | £345 | £350 | £360 |
Saturday morning | £430 | £440 | £450 |
Registrar attendance at a religious building is £108. This includes £22 for two marriage certificates. Religious ceremonies must be paid in full when you book.
The fee for a marriage or civil partnership is £68. This includes £22 for two marriage certificates. The fee must be paid in full when you book