Licensing of approved premises

Information on how to apply for a licence to approve premises for civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies

Approved premises applications

The application and plan relating to the premises may be inspected during normal office hours. To make an appointment, please telephone 0300 111 8001.

How to make an objection

If anyone has any objection to approval being granted to a venue listed below, they should write to us via email or post. Please state your reasons for objection within 21 days of the application being received:

Email us

approvedvenue@staffordshire.gov.uk

Write to us

Registration Services
Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Place
Stafford
ST16 2LP

Venues awaiting approval

Public Notice Registration Office Lichfield
Public Notice Registration Office Burton
Public Notice - The Oaks Barn
Public Notice Dilhorne Recreation Centre

Why does this notice have to be given?

We have to give notice to comply with the law, specifically sections:

  • 26(1)(bb) of the Marriage Acts 1949
  • 6(3a)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004

Notice is hereby given that applications have been received from the premises listed above, to become approved as a venue for the regular solemnization of civil marriages and civil partnerships under the above Acts.