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Calderdale Register Office

Certificate and ceremony fees

Standard certificate

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Short birth certificate

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Note: One short birth certificate is issued free of charge at registration. Certificates are available from the Registrar only at the time of registration or shortly afterwards. Once a register is filled it is passed to the Superintendent Registrar and certificates are no longer available from the Registrar.

Searches in indexes

General search (search in the indexes by the applicant personally for not more than six successive hours) - £18.00.

An appointment must be made to carry out a search. This is subject to staff availability.Note: No fee is payable for a search in the indexes when a particular entry in the register is specified.

Fees for marriages and civil partnerships

Notice of marriage or civil partnership - £30.00 per person

Marriage in a registered building (ie church or religious building) - £50.50

Marriage or Civil Partnership Formation at Approved Premises (eg Hotel) -

• Monday - Friday £320.00
• Saturday and Sunday £380.00.

Marriage or Civil Partnership Formation at Somerset House

• Monday - Thursday £90.00
• Friday £120.00
• Saturday morning £150.00
• Saturday afternoon and Sunday £380.00
• A £50.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking for ceremonies at Somerset House .

The above fees include £3.50 for a marriage or partnership certificate where applicable.

Please note: These fees are reviewed by Calderdale MBC on 1^st April every year.

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