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Civil naming ceremony

A naming ceremony is a non-religious alternative to a Christening.

Children of any age can have a naming ceremony and any parent or guardian of the child can arrange it.

 

 

 

 

 

What is a naming ceremony?

It’s an event where your child's name is confirmed and you promise them your commitment.

Friends and family can take part in the ceremony and pledge to support you and your child.

You could have readings and music as part of the ceremony too.

A ceremony can’t be used to change a child's name and the certificate you get at the ceremony can't be used as identification.

 

Where to have your ceremony

They can be held at a register office, an approved licensed venue or any other suitable building. An experienced celebrant from our registration service will run the ceremony.

 

 

Civil naming ceremony costs at a Hertfordshire register office

 DayCost (net)VATTotal cost

Monday – Friday

£405

£81

£486

Monday – Friday
(for ceremonies at 4.30pm)

£566.67

£113.33

£680

Saturday

£566.67

£113.33

£680

Sunday / bank holiday

£614.17

£122.83

£737

 

Civil naming ceremony costs at an approved venue or (Anywhere) unlicensed venue

 DayCost (net)VATTotal cost

Monday – Friday

£490

£98

£588

Saturday

£628.33

£125.67

£754

Sunday / bank holiday

£675

£135

£810

 

Anytime ceremony costs (between 6pm and 9am) –  including anywhere

 DayCost (net)VATTotal cost

Monday – Saturday

£783.33

£156.67

£940

Sunday / bank holiday

£849.17

£169.83

£1,019

 

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