You can arrange a naming ceremony for a child of any age. If you're celebrating the birth of a new baby you can include the naming of an older sibling.
Ceremonies can be held in the Council House or an approved venue and can be formal or informal and include readings, poetry, music, and people that are special to you.
Typical order of service:
- Introduction and welcome
- Readings or a speech by a special guest
- Parents' promises
- Guiding parents' promises
- Signing of the certificate
- Closing words
How to book
To book a naming ceremony, that can be booked up to two years in advance, email srenquiries@plymouth.gov.uk.
Naming ceremony fees
Plymouth Registration Service no longer accepts cash or cheque payments and can only take payments by card.
Attendance at approved premises
| Type of booking | Fee |
|---|---|
| Booking fee (non-refundable) | £45 |
| Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) | £55 |
| Monday - Thursday (office hours) | £500 |
| Monday - Thursday (5pm to midnight) | £650 |
| Friday and Saturday (office hours) | £600 |
| Friday and Saturday (5pm to midnight) | £750 |
| Sunday (office hours) | £570 |
| Bank Holiday (office hours) | £840 |
Reception room the Council House
| Type of booking | Fee |
|---|---|
| Booking fee (non-refundable) | £45 |
| Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) | £55 |
| 30 minutes Friday or Saturday | £460 |