Register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships at Stanley Register Office. Contact Stanley Register Office by phone, email or post to or book an appointment.
The services offered by Stanley Register Office include:
- Register a birth
- Get a copy of a birth certificate
- Give notice of marriage and marriage wedding venue.
- Register a death and get a death certificate
- Register a still-birth
Stanley Register Office Wedding Prices
The fees on this page are for all ceremonies taking place from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
For a ceremony in County Durham you will need to pay:
- a booking fee of £40 (non-refundable)
- a ceremony fee (see below)
- a fee to give legal notice for marriage or civil partnership of £35 per person
Ceremonies at a register office
| Venue | Size of venue | Ceremony fee |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Register Office | Room holds 34 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday |
| £285 Friday | ||
| £300 Saturday | ||
| £365 Sunday and bank holidays | ||
| Bishop Auckland Register Office | Couple and 2 witnesses only (no ceremony) | £57 |
| Monday to Thursday (9.30am and 10.30am only) | ||
| Bishop Auckland Cockton House | Room holds 25 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday |
| £285 Friday | ||
| £300 Saturday | ||
| £365 Sunday and bank holidays | ||
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Durham Room holds 30 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday |
| £285 Friday | ||
| £300 Saturday | ||
| £365 Sunday and bank holidays | ||
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Staircase holds 16 guests | £175 Monday to Thursday |
| £285 Friday | ||
| £300 Saturday | ||
| £365 Sunday and bank holidays | ||
| Durham City - Aykley Heads House | Main ceremony room holds 55 guests | £252 Monday to Thursday |
| £285 Friday | ||
| £300 Saturday | ||
| £365 Sunday and bank holidays |
Ceremonies at Bishop Auckland Conservatory
Monday to Thursday – 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am only – £110
Ceremonies at a licensed venue
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £427 |
| Friday to Sunday | £472 |
| Bank holiday weekend (including Saturday and Sunday) | £510 |
Ceremonies at a church
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £97 |
| Saturday and Sunday | £467 |
| Bank holiday weekend | £507 |
Stanley Register Office Address & Contact Details
7 Thorneyholme Terrace
Stanley, County Durham DH9 0BJUnited Kingdom (UK)
Email: theceremonyteam@durham.gov.uk
Stanley Register Office Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |