Fees and conditions
The current fees for naming ceremonies are:
| Venue | Day | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| The Register Office | Monday to Saturday | £100.00 |
| Approved venues | Monday to Saturday | £150.00 |
| Approved venues | Sundays & Bank Holidays | £180.00 |
Conditions
- You must provide the child's full birth certificate when booking the ceremony.
- A non-refundable deposit of £30.00 is to be paid at the time of booking.
- The balance of payment is due no later than one week before the ceremony.
- Should you cancel after full payment, a refund will be given after deducting the application fee of £30.00.
- Naming ceremonies are not legal ceremonies. They must not be confused with birth registration, which all parents have to do as it is a legal requirement.
- Naming ceremonies, and any written record of the event, cannot be used for identification purposes, neither are they legally binding on those that participate.
- Naming ceremonies do not have any religious content.
- The celebrant who conducts your ceremony will not be acting in an official capacity, even if they also work as a Registrar. A celebrant is a trained person who will lead your ceremony.
This page was last updated on 3 October 2009
