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Marriage and Civil Status - Fees.

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A decision made (25/08/2006) regarding Marriage and Civil Status (Forms, Registration and Fees) (Jersey) Order 2002 – increase in certain fees.

Subject:

Marriage and Civil Status (Forms, Registration and Fees) (Jersey) Order 2002 – increase in certain fees.

Decision Reference:

MD-HA-2006-0056

Exempt clause(s):

 

Type of Report (oral or written):

Oral

Person Giving Report (if oral):

R.J. Kerley

Superintendent Registrar

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

 

Report

File ref:

HAD/SR1

Written Report –

Title:

 

Written report – Author:

 

Decision(s):

To increase the fee charged for giving Notice of Marriage from £40 to £50, and the cost of a Marriage Licence from £45 to £50.

Reason(s) for decision:

The fees and charges made for services provided by the Office of the Superintendent Registrar have not been increased since 2001. The recurrent costs of running the Office have increased annually with inflation. It is now proving difficult to remain within budget unless the income generated by the Office is adjusted to reflect the increased running costs. Approval has been granted for the increase from the Treasurer of the States, in accordance with Financial Directions.

Action required:

The Superintendent Registrar to request the Law Draftsman’s Office to make the necessary changes to the Marriage and Civil Status (Forms, Registration and Fees) (Jersey) Order 2002.

Signature:

(Minister/ Assistant Minister)

Date of Decision:

25 August 2006

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