Changes to Registration Fees for Birth, Death, Marriage, and Civil Partnership in England and Wales

March 9, 2026 · WOWERI

The authorities in England and Wales have increased fees for the registration of birth, death, marriage, and civil partnership. The changes come into effect on April 6, 2026, and will apply to applications made after this date.

Changes to Registration Fees for Birth, Death, Marriage, and Civil Partnership in England and Wales

The authorities in England and Wales have increased fees for the registration of birth, death, marriage, and civil partnership. The changes come into effect on April 6, 2026, and will apply to applications made after this date.

New Fee Rates

The new fees will be as follows:

• Birth registration: check current rate
• Death registration: check current rate
• Marriage registration: check current rate
• Civil partnership registration: check current rate

Transitional Provisions

For applications made before April 6, 2026, the previous fees will apply.

Sources

• The Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

Source: legislation.gov.uk