A consultation on proposed changes to fees for some services delivered by National Records of Scotland (NRS) has been launched today.

The proposed fee changes cover a range of statutory services including searching Scotland's People records online and in-person at the Scotland's People Centre, ordering certificate extracts, marriage and civil partnership notice and ceremony fees.

The consultation seeks views on the proposed revised fees; on the principle of full cost recovery, on linking future fee updates to inflation and a number of non-fee amendments to modernise the Regulations.

Alison Byrne OBE, NRS Chief Executive, said:

"Scotland's system of civil registration has served people for over 170 years, recording the births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships that mark the most important moments in our lives.

“The consultation sets out proposals to revise fees so that they better reflect the true cost of delivering these services.

“This will help ensure that our services continue to serve everyone well, now and in the future.

“I would encourage everyone with an interest in these services to take the time to read the consultation paper and share your views. Every response will be carefully considered and will inform the final decisions we make.”

The consultation closes on 4 October 2026.

Read the full consultation paper on the NRS website.  

Respond to the consultation online via the Scottish Government's Citizen Space consultation hub.