Approval of Premises for Civil & Marriage Ceremonies
Licence summary
To hold a civil ceremony or civil partnership in premises in Northern Ireland, they (the premises) must be approved by your local district council.
Eligibility Criteria
The Council will inspect each applicants premises to meet various safety and environmental requirements.
Fees: Initial Application is £200 renewal Yearly is £120.
Regulation Summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the Council process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it.
Apply online
Application Evaluation Process
Apply to use a premises for marriages and civil ceremonies ( online form under development )
Tell us about a change to your existing premises approval ( online form under development)
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local District Council in the first instance. Tel 028 86762205
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local District Council in the first instance. Tel 028 86762205
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint please contact the Council in the first instance - preferably in the form a letter .
