Naming Ceremonies

Naming ceremonies are a way of formally celebrating the arrival of a new baby or older child and enabling your family and closest friends to share your happiness.

The celebration can take the form of a specially written ceremony that is personal to you and your family, giving an opportunity for you to express publicly your love and commitment to your child.

Parents may also wish to acknowledge the role of chosen supporting adults who will be taking a special interest and concern in their child's welfare and development.

Venues for ceremonies

The venue should be arranged by the applicant and could be a Registration Office, your home, hotel, village hall, your garden, or other suitable place.

Fees are payable to Hampshire County Council one month prior to the ceremony, and will include a commemorative certificate and Hampshire bear.

Fees:

From lst April 2008 a non-refundable booking charge of £25 will be introduced for ceremonies in Hampshire. This will reserve the date and time that you have requested.   In order to book a date for your ceremony please contact the relevant register office. Payment of the booking charge may be made by credit/debit card, cheque or cash.

Registration Offices	Monday to Thursday	£110
	Friday	£125
	Saturday Afternoon	£210
	Sunday / Bank Holidays	£270
Other venues	Monday to Friday	£220
	Saturday	£280
	Sunday	£320

For a naming ceremony the above fees include any number of children in the same family.

Additional ceremony at the same time - £100.00