Hotels and venues can be licensed for a three year period within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, through the Council Registration team, to hold 'secular' weddings, Civil Partnerships, baby naming and renewal of vows ceremonies.

To gain approval, the proprietor or trustee of the venue should apply to us for permission.

You should read through the guidance notes carefully before submitting your application.

The approval will be valid for 3 years.

You can apply to renew your licence if it expires within a calendar year.

Three year licence fee

• £1,075 - ceremony only, no function afterwards, any day
• £1,835 - ceremony and function, Monday to Saturdays only (excluding Bank Holidays)
• £2,435 - ceremony and function, any day - including Bank Holidays.

Please note: Only card payments can be taken by the Registration Service. We are unable to take cash payments.

For enquiries about an application for approval of a religious premises as a venue for Civil Partnership ceremonies or an application to change an approval of a religious premises as a venue for Civil Partnership, please contact our Registration Services Specialist on 01952 382444.