Brides who were legally married before church wedding...

Our priest said we have to obtain a 'second ceremony application' (I can't quite remember what it was...

but basically FH & I got legally married at city hall, end of May (for insurance reasons) and we're having our church ceremony in Sept.

My question is-- does FH have to be with me to obtain this application? Or can I go myself.. I have a more flexible job where I can take more time off & he can't