Expiry and renewal of approval
How do I renew?
You can renew your approval when your current approval has less than 12 months left.
If you apply to renew during this time, your approval will carry on until a final decision is made.
Your new approval will start on the day your current approval ends.
What do I do if my approval has expired?
If your approval runs out and you haven’t applied to renew it, you still have 1 month to send in a renewal application. If you apply within that month, your approval will start again and will stay active until a final decision is made.
We strongly advise that a reminder system is used. The reminder should;
- notify the approval holder at least one month before the expiry date
- remind the approval holder to submit a renewal application
- tell all staff who need to know, especially anyone who works with notices or speaks to couples.
No proceedings can take place after the approval has expired.
If you apply more than 1-month late
If the renewal application is sent more than one month after the approval ends:
- You must start a new full application.
- Any planned ceremonies at the venue must be moved or delayed.
- New notices must be issued.
