Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Notice of Marriage/Civil Partnership may be given at this office during normal opening times. No appointment is necessary.
A Civil Marriage/Partnership may take place in the Registration Office within Riada House or at the Town Hall.
A Civil/Marriage/Partnership may also be conducted at a place that has been approved by Ballymoney Borough Council. The following premises have been approved to hold Civil Marriages/Partnerships:
- Lissanoure Castle, 11 Knockahollet Road, Loughguile, Cloughmills, BT44 9JP
- Drumadoon Hall, 236 Frosses Road, Cloughmills, BT44 9PX
Alternatively if you wish to apply for a temporary approval for a Civil Marriage/Partnership to be conducted at a place of your own choice, such as your own home, you should contact the Registrar who will advise you about the application procedure.
Fees for Religious Marriage in Church etc at any time or day
Schedule: £40 (notice of marriage £20 x 2)
Marriage Certificate: (£8)
Total Cost: £48
Fees for Marriage/Civil Partnership in Registrar's Office and Town Hall
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00-16:00 £81
Wednesay 09:00-14:00 £81
Saturday 09:00-14:00 £209
Public/Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day) 09:00-13:00 £258
Town Hall Room Hire
- McArthur Room (seats max 20) £22
- Cramsie Room (seats max 36) £24
- Shiels Room (seats max 80) £28
- Auditorium (seats max 255) £50
(P/B Hol add 50%)
Fees for Marriage/Civil Partnership in Approved Places
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00-16:00 £129
Wednesday 09:00-14:00 £129
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 £239
Public/Bank Holiday (except Christmas Day) 09:00 - 13:00 £290
Fee of £400.00 for the cost of Licensing of an Approved Place for a 3 year period or for a one off temporary approval and to include the provisions of the Registrar, Building Control and Environmental Health
