Registering a building for worship and as a place of marriage
1. Registering as a place of worship
A congregation may apply to officially register their building of worship with East Sussex County Council.
Registering your building may offer tax advantages, and the opportunity to register it as a venue for marriage ceremonies.
Church of England
All Church of England denominated churches in East Sussex must apply to The Diocese of Chichester who will notify the General Register Office once approved for worship.
Other denominations
To register as a place of worship, download and complete General Register Office Form 76 (gov.uk) and return 2 copies with payment of £35.50, payable to East Sussex County Council, to:
Superintendent Registrar
Crowborough Register Office
Hookstead
Goldsmith's Avenue
Crowborough
TN6 1RH
Email VenueLicensing@eastsussex.gov.uk for help or advice.
