Coronavirus restrictions and civil partnerships
Couples do not need to wear face coverings during civil partnership ceremonies.
We are now able to hold civil partnership ceremonies again at the Marriage Suite in Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley.
Johnstone and Renfrew Town Hall are still closed.
Civil partnership fees
We have a range of facilities available in Renfrewshire for your civil partnership registration or ceremony. The fees vary, with a venue to suit every need and budget. All our premises are smoke free.
On this page:
- Civil partnership fees at registration office
- Civil partnership fees at venues agreed with Registrar
- Deposit
- Cancellation fees
Civil partnership fees at registration office
Civil partnerships may be arranged up to one calendar year in advance subject to a booking fee of £61.
Monday to Friday - Civil partnership without guests
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
Total cost - £125
Monday to Friday - Civil partnership with guests
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
- Accommodation Fee £61
Total cost - £186
Saturday - Civil partnership
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
- Accommodation Fee £61
- Saturday Supplement £98
Total cost - £284
Civil partnership fees at venues agreed with Registrar
Monday to Friday (office hours) - Civil partnership fees at venues agreed with Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
- Administration Fee £140
Total cost - £265
Saturday - Civil partnership fees at venues agreed with Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
- Administration Fee £233
Total cost - £358
Sundays and public holidays - Civil partnership fees at venues agreed with Registrar
Costs:
- Extract £10
- 2 x Civil Partnership Notices £60
- Civil Partnership Registration Fee £55
- Administration Fee £307
Total cost - £432
Deposit
A £61 deposit is required when you book your ceremony.
Cancellation fees
Should you have to cancel or change your civil partnership, there will be a cancellation fee of £61 which would be forfeited from your original deposit.
Civil Partnership Notice fees of £60 are also forfeited if the ceremony is cancelled after the notices have been lodged.