Getting a Venue Approved for Marriages - Licence directory

If you own a venue you may want to be licensed as an Approved Premises for:

• civil marriages
• civil partnership ceremonies
• celebratory ceremonies

Once licensed you are able to offer:

• civil marriages
• civil partnerships
• renewal of vows
• naming
• commitment ceremonies at your venue

We welcome a variety of premises to become licensed including:

• stately homes
• hotels
• civic buildings
• restaurants or community centres

Ceremonies cannot take place in the open air or in a temporary or moveable structure.

The license lasts for 3 years.

Please contact the Proper Officer for Registration Service on 01702 534170 for more information.

• Insurance Certificate Information for Approved Premises
• Requirements Before Approval can be Granted and Conditions Attached to Grant Approval
• Guidance for Civil Partnerships on Approved Premises
• Guidance for those Wishing to Marry on Approved Premises

To apply, please contact the team:

• Email: RegisterOffice@Southend.gov.uk
• Call: 01702 215009