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These Regulations amend the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 so as to increase certain fees with effect from 1st April 1999.

The fee payable for the recording of a name, or change of name or surname or alternative name under the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 is increased from £34.00 to £36.00 (regulation 2).

The fee payable for a civil marriage ceremony under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 is increased from £40.00 to £45.00 (regulation 3).