How to apply or renew a licence
You must be the proprietor or a trustee of the premises to apply for approval to hold civil ceremonies or weddings.
Apply for venue approval online
View current licensing fees:
Licensing Fees 2024
All applications must include:
- a plan of the premises clearly identifying the rooms where ceremonies will occur
- written consent from the appropriate governing body, if you want approval for a if you want approval for a religious premises
Which governing body you must get written consent from
Roman Catholic Church, place of meeting for religious worship
- Consent needed from General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
Church of England, church or chapel
- Consent needed from General Synod
Church in Wales, church or chapel
- Consent needed from Governing Body of the Church in Wales
Methodist Church, place of meeting for religious worship
- Consent needed from Conference of the Methodist Church
Society of Friends, place of meeting for members
- Consent not required.
To request a copy of a postal application form, please email the Licensing Service at: [email protected] stating the application form that is required.
Please note that we have established a cheque payment surcharge for all Type 3 and some Type 2 licensing regime fees. For further information on these licence types, please view the fees list above.
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