Register a marriage venue application guidance

The renewal process is the same as the approval process but can commence when the current approval has less than 12 months left to run. An application for renewal made within this period, if necessary, will extend the approval until that application has been finally dealt with.

If an approval expires before a renewal application is made, an application can be made within 1 month of expiry for the approval to be reinstated. The reinstated approval will then continue until the application for renewal is dealt with. We would always recommend that the renewal application is submitted in advance of the expiry date to allow for the full administrative process to take place and ensure a continued provision of service to customers.

The authority will issue a renewal reminder letter at least 4 months prior to the expiry date of the approval and failing any response a second reminder will be issued 2 months prior to expiry. We reserve the right to contact any couples with marriage or civil partnership ceremony bookings at your venue should your renewal application have not been submitted at this stage.

An approval can be extended or reinstated if an application for renewal is made within 1 month after expiry. If renewal is made more than 1 month after expiry, the full application procedure has to be followed prior to any further approval being granted. Any proceedings arranged at the venue within that time must be postponed or moved to another venue after fresh notices have been given.