Get married or register a civil partnership at an approved Birmingham venue
You can get married or register your civil partnership at an approved premise (venue). Your ceremony must not include any religious wording or content.
There is a fee for the ceremony and additional fees charged by the venue. Fees are shown in the tables on this page. All fees are subject to change on 1 April each year.
Cost of ceremony, plus one marriage or civil partnership certificate
| Day | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £626 |
| Friday | £700 |
| Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday | £800 |
Additional fees
| Fee Type | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Advanced booking (non-refundable) | £100 |
| Save the date (an additional, non-refundable fee where booking is more than 12 months in advance) | £100 |
| Priority fee (an additional, non-refundable fee where booking is less than 12 weeks in advance) | £100 |
| Change of appointment fee | £100 |
| Cancellation fee | £100 |
After you have chosen your venue
You should contact your chosen venue directly to agree the day and time of your ceremony. Their ceremony representative will give you an approval premises advanced booking form.
When you have the form, you must send the following to the Birmingham Register Office:
- your completed approved premises advanced booking form
- your booking fees, based on the tables on this page
We accept cheques by post. We can also take payment by debit or credit card over the phone when we receive your completed form.
We cannot accept cash payments.
You should also read the Birmingham Register Office terms and conditions for approved premises.
Page last updated: 1 April 2026
