How to apply to become an approved premises for marriages and civil partnerships
Lancashire Registration Service are responsible for all approved premises in Lancashire.
Apply
In order to apply for the approval of premises for the solemnization of marriages and the registration of civil partnerships, you would need to complete an application form.
- Application form - approved premises DOC 47 KB
Please see the following guidance and documentation which supports you in making your application.
Important notes for applicants for approval of premises
Annex A - Notes on the requirements before an approval can be granted
Annex B - Conditions to be attached to grants of approval
Annex C – Renewal and reinstatement
Annex D - Guidance for those who wish to marry on Approved Premises
Please note, additional local conditions may apply.
Annex E – conditions for linked outdoor areas
Guidelines for linked outdoor areas
Guidance for venues: outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
On receipt of the completed application documents, together with the relevant fee, we would arrange for a Public Notice of the application to be published on Lancashire County Council's website.
We are required to allow 21 days from the date of the publication of the Public Notice for objections to be made by members of the public.
If there are no valid objections to the application, we arrange for an inspection of the premises by Lancashire Registration Service's Proper Officer for Registration.
Fees
The application fee is currently £530 for a 10 year period, and includes one year's annual declaration fee. Thereafter the annual declaration fee is £215 per year. This figure is subject to review from time to time by Lancashire County Council.
Contact
If you require any assistance or have any queries, please complete our enquiry form. Alternatively, you can email approvedpremise@lancashire.gov.uk or call 01772 538499.