Application for approval of a secular premises as a venue for civil marriage and civil partnership from Oxfordshire County Council

Step 2 of 4 Submit the application

Email address

Please provide your email address, so the licensing authority can let you know if your application has been successful or not.

Email address Confirm email address

Application form

Please attach the completed application form below.

Application form

Supporting documents

All documents are required, unless stated otherwise. Photos of documents are acceptable, as long as all the relevant information is clear. We'll only share these documents with the licensing authority.

Maximum size allowed per file is 10 MB.

We only allow the following file types : doc, docx, gif, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx

What if I can't submit the documents digitally?

If you can't submit the documents digitally you can send copies by post instead. We'll give you the address and reference number to quote once you've paid the licence fee.

OK, I'll submit all the documents by post instead

Copy of Fire Risk Assessment

Copy of venue plans
Clearly showing the room(s) to be licenced with dimensions. If sending by post, please send SIX copies.

Declaration

I understand that: a) All new premises will be inspected for suitability before approval is granted and if this application is successful, may be subject to subsequent inspection as well as venues renewing their licence.
I understand that: b) Public notice of the application will be given by advertisement in a newspaper with a period of 3 weeks for objections.
I understand that: c) Approval if granted, will be for a 3 year period subject to revocation.
I understand that: d) The premises must satisfy the local authority on fire precautions, health and safety provision and planning.
I declare that: a) The premises is not a religious building. b) The premises will be regularly available for public use for either the solemnization of marriages or the registration of civil partnerships. c) I will comply with the standard conditions and any local conditions attached.
I can confirm that any additional planning consent required has been obtained from the planning authorities and evidence has been enclosed.
I am applying for the named premises to be approved for the solemnization of marriages and the registration of civil partnerships. I have read and understood Oxfordshire County Council's requirements accompanying with this application form.

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