Explanatory note

This Order amends the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees) Order 1999 (“the principal Order”) which specifies the fees payable under the Acts relating to the registration of births, deaths and marriages and associated matters from 1st April 2000.

Article 2(a) changes the heading to column (4) of the Schedule to the principal Order from “fee as from 1st April 2000” to “fee payable”.

Article 2(b) increases from £25.00 to £30.00 the sum payable under section 27(6) of the Marriage Act 1949 for an entry made in the marriage notice book.

Article 2(c) specifies the fee payable under section 31(5F) of the Marriage Act where an application is made by a party to the marriage to reduce the 15 day period mentioned in section 31(1) and (2) of that Act. The fee payable for such an application is £28.00.