Update on Fees for Registration of Events in England and Wales

May 28, 2026 · WOWERI

The authorities in England and Wales have updated the fees for registration of events. Now, you will have to pay more for registration of birth, death, marriage, and civil partnership. The changes come into effect on April 6, 2026.

Update on Fees for Registration of Events in England and Wales

The authorities in England and Wales have updated the fees for registration of events. Now, you will have to pay more for registration of birth, death, marriage, and civil partnership. The changes come into effect on April 6, 2026.

What has changed

• The fee for registration of birth has increased
• The fee for registration of death has increased
• The fee for registration of marriage has increased
• The fee for registration of civil partnership has increased

Transitional provisions

If you have already applied for registration of an event before April 6, 2026, the old fee will be applied. If you have already paid the old fee, you will not have to pay the difference.

Sources

• http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/233/pdfs/uksics_20260233_en_001.pdf

Source: legislation.gov.uk