Marriage fees and appointments

Covid 19 update

Civil marriage ceremonies and civil partnership formations will resume in Sunderland from 4^th July 2020 in accordance with the guidelines published by the Government.

Government guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships

Sunderland City Council recommends that any couple thinking about having a ceremony read the guidelines carefully to decide if they wish to proceed at this current time.

Ceremonies will be a little different from what you have come to expect. To keep the ceremony to a minimum, readings, personal music, personal vows and photographs inside the Civic Centre will not be allowed.

2020-2021 ceremonies can be booked now.

2022 ceremonies can be booked from August 2020.

You will have to pay fees to the Superintendent Registrar for:

Giving Notice of Marriage
The Marriage Ceremony
The Marriage Certificate

Consideration by the Registrar General of a divorce obtained outside of the British Isles - £75

Book an appointment to give notice of marriage or civil partnership

Each ceremony a marriage certificate issued on the day of the wedding.

Venue	Availability	Notice of marriage cost	Fee payable on the day
Register Office Marriage Room, Civic Centre	Wednesday morning	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	£57.00 is payable on the day of marriage
Wearmouth Room, Civic Centre (currently unavailable)	Monday to Friday	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	£155.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment
Mowbray Suite, Civic Centre	Monday to Thursday	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	£265.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment
Mowbray Suite, Civic Centre	Friday and Saturday	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	A fee of £290.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment.
Approved premises	Upon application	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	Two registration officers attend for which the council charge between £430.00 and £590.00 for their services. This does not include the cost of the venue.
Other Religious Building other than Church of England or Church in Wales	Upon application	£35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding)	If a registration officer is required a fee of £97.00 is payable on the day of marriage for his or her attendance. This does not include the cost of the venue.