Coronavirus restrictions and civil marriages
Couples do not need to wear face coverings during wedding ceremonies.
We are now able to hold civil marriage ceremonies again at the Marriage Suite in Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley.
Johnstone and Renfrew Town Hall are still closed.
Marriage fees
Marriage fees from 1 April 2021 for marriages and civil marriages held at a registry office or other venue, with or without guests, deposits and cancellation fees.
On this page:
- Marriage fees for all weddings
- Civil marriage fees at registration office
- Civil marriage fees at venues agreed with Registrar
- Deposit
- Cancellation fees
Marriage fees for all weddings
These fees apply to all marriages, whether religious or civil:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Marriage Notices £60
Total cost is £70
Civil marriage fees at a registration office
Civil marriages may be arranged up to one calendar year in advance subject to a booking fee of £61.
Civil marriage: Mondays to Fridays, without guests
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
Total cost is £125
Civil marriage: Mondays to Fridays, with guests
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
- Accommodation Fee £62
Total cost is £187
Civil Marriage: Saturdays
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
- Accommodation Fee £62
- Saturday Supplement £100
Total cost is £287
Civil marriage fees at a venue agreed with the Registrar
Civil marriage: Monday to Friday (office hours) at a venue agreed with the Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
- Administration Fee £143
Total cost is £268
Civil marriage: Saturdays, at a venue agreed with the Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
- Administration Fee £238
Total cost is £363
Civil marriage: Sundays and public holidays, at a venue agreed with the Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2x Marriage Notices £60
- Civil Marriage Fee £55
- Administration Fee £313
Total cost is £438
Deposit
A £61 deposit is required when you book your ceremony.
Cancellation fees
If you have to cancel or change your civil marriage, there will be a cancellation fee of £61 which would be forfeited from your original deposit.
Civil Marriage Notice fees of £60 are also forfeited if the ceremony is cancelled after the notices have been lodged.
Marriages
