Civil marriage and civil partnership venues
Derby registration service has moved from Royal Oak House to Riverside Chambers. All appointments will take place at Riverside Chambers.
Civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies will be held at Riverside Chambers or an approved licensed venue.
Group citizenship ceremonies are held at the Council House.
Under The Marriages (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995 the owner or manager of any venue planning to host civil marriages and civil partnerships must have a licence.
The guidance on venue licenses for civil marriages and partnerships summarises the regulations relating to this approval.
How do I apply for a licence?
You must be the proprietor or a trustee of the premises to apply for permission to hold civil ceremonies or weddings. Applications must be in writing (including by electronic means) and include:
- the name and address of the applicant
- such other information as the Licensing Authority requires
- a plan of the premises that clearly identifies the room or rooms in which the proceedings will be held.
How will the application will be processed?
Your premises will be inspected by the Superintendent Registrar, Derbyshire Fire Service and the Council's Licensing Inspectors. Your application and plan will be made available to the public for inspection.
We will place a public notice of the application in the local newspaper as part of a public consultation process. There will be a 21 day period to allow for any objections.
To be granted, your application must be in the correct format and your premises deemed suitable.
Conditions may be imposed to your approval.
The Registrar General may issue guidance to the licensing authority to assist it in making its decision.
You can apply for approval of a civil marriage or civil ceremony premises by completing theapplication form for a venue license for civil marriages and partnerships.
The licence cost is £1300 plus £100 per additional room licensed.
What can I do if my application is not successful?
You have the right to seek a review of our refusal to grant your application. For more information, contact us online.