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Venue for Marriages and Civil Ceremonies Licence

Guidelines


Please read the following Guidelines before applying for a Venue for Marriages and Civil Ceremonies Licence :-

Marriage and Civil Ceremonies Policy Guidelines
 

Application


Section 1


 


User Profile








Are you an agent acting on behalf of the applicant?:


Are you:


Your Business


Is your business registered in the UK with Companies House?:


Is your business registered outside the UK?:






Business Address










Section 2


Type of Approval Requested


Type of Approval:



The Premises



Address


Is the address the same as (or similar to) the address given in section 1?:









Contact Details


Are the contact details the same (or similar to) the contact details given in section one?:









Section 3


Occupier of the Premises


Are you the (sole) occupier of the premises?:


Ceremony Rooms/Locations


Please check local information, guidance notes and conditions before completing this section.








Can you confirm that there is, in addition, a room which the registrar can use before ceremonies to interview the couple?:


Section 4


Responsible Person





Address


Is the address the same as (or similar to) the address given in section one?:









Contact Details


 
Are the contact details the same as (or similar to) the contact details given in section one?:





Section 5


Formalities


Do you have public liability insurance?:


Will the policy cover use of the premises for ceremonies?:


Section 6


Additional Formalities


A current fire risk assessment:


Any relevant licences, e.g. under licencing or entertainment legislation?:


Permission from the local Planning Office to use the premises for ceremonies?:


Please confirm whether;
Permission from the local Planning Office to use the premises for ceremonies?:


The premises have any recent or ongoin connection with religion, religious practice or religious persuasion?:


Section 7


 

Additional Details


 



Section 8


Payment Details





Attachments


Authority Postal Details









Declaration


1.  I apply for the premises identified in Section 2 to be approved for solemnisation of civil marriages for a period of 3 years.

2.  I understand that:
                   (a) That the place may be inspected for suitability before approval is granted and, if this application is successful may be subject to subsequent inspection.
                   (b) The premises must satisfy the local authority on fire precautions and health and safety provisions.
                   (c) Approval, if granted will be for an inclusive 3 year period subject to revocation, suspension or variation.
                   (d) Approval, if granted, does not guarantee the availability of a registrar.

3.  I declare that:
                   (a) I have read and understood "Guidance to the Requirements and Conditions for Approved Premises for Civil Marriages".
                   (b) The place has no recent or continuing religious connection.
                   (c) I have obtained any necessary permissions regarding use of and accress to the premises.
                   (d) I will publish in a prominent place notice of my application for a period of 21 days.
                   (e) If an Approval is granted, I will comply with the Condtions attached to the Approval.