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Registering a Building for Religious Worship and Marriage


Service Description: If a congregation is using a building for religious worship and would like this building to be certified as a place of worship by the Registrar General, this can be done through the Superintendent Registrar at the Isle of Wight Register Office. Once a building is registered as a certified place of religious worhsip it may also be registered for the Solemnization of Marriages which is also carried out through the Superintendent Registrar at the Isle of Wight Register Office. Jewish synagogues and meeting houses of the Society of Friends do not need to be registered for marriages. Details of the registration are printed in the local newspaper.

Your FAQ

Question: How much does it cost for the certificate?

Answer: A fee for certification is currently £120.00 (cheques made payable to the Isle of Wight Council).


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