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CIVIL PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION

Civil partnership registration is a legal status for same-sex couples through which their partnership can gain legal recognition.

Each party to the registration must be 16 years of age or over and is required to give notice in a prescribed written form, which is submitted to the Registrar along with a birth certificate and, if applicable, proof of dissolution of a former marriage or civil partnership. Translations are required for documents in a language other than English. If one or both parties to the civil partnership are of a nationality subject to immigration control, they will need to obtain clearance documents similar to those required for marriage in the UK. The Registrar will then publish details of the intention on the registration office notice board, which can be inspected by the public.

There is a minimum 15-day notice period in order to give time to check compliance with the formal requirements, after which the Registrar can carry out the civil partnership registration.

The legislation requires the parties to sign a Schedule in the presence of a Registrar and two witnesses aged 16 years or over. The Civil Partnership is then registered and a certificate from the Register of Civil Partnerships will be provided.

Civil Partnership Fees

BASIC FEES - applicable to all Civil Partnerships

ADDITIONAL FEES

Registration Offices

Dower House

Attendance of a Registrar at an Approved Place

Bookings are subject to an advance booking fee of £55.00. This fee is deductible from the total fees to be paid but in the event of a cancellation cannot be refunded.