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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
  • include readings, poetry, music, and people that are special to you

A typical order of ceremony is:

  • 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

We only take payments by card.

Approved venue

Attendance at approved venue 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

Council House

Reception room Fee
Booking fee (non-refundable) £45
Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) £55
30 minutes Friday or Saturday £460