Licensing your venue for civil marriages and civil partnerships
Temporary closure
3 May 2024
Hastings Register Office has had to close due to water supply issue affecting the town centre.
If you have an appointment in Hastings today, we will contact you to re-arrange your appointment.
Water supply issue - St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (southernwater.co.uk)
We apologise for any inconvenience.
All other register offices are unaffected by the water supply issue.
1. Overview
If you manage or own a venue, you can apply for a licence to hold marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
Civil marriages and civil partnerships must take place in a permanent structure or linked outdoor area that is open to the public and non-religious in nature. This can include the building and the grounds of:
- Restaurants and public houses
- Hotels
- Museums and galleries
- Theatres and cinemas
- Stately homes and castles
- Tourist attractions
Many couples are looking for a wedding venue with a difference, your venue could be just the thing they are after. If you're not sure, email VenueLicensing@eastsussex.gov.uk.
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