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Business & Industry LicensingHow to enter into a Civil Partnership
A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship
A decision to enter a civil partnership is a serious commitment that has a number of consequences under ACT law. A civil partnership is a particular type of domestic partnership. Domestic partnerships are treated in particular ways under ACT law. In entering a civil partnership you will be automatically regarded as being in a domestic partnership for the purposes of ACT law.
The Civil Partnership Act 2008 commenced on 19 May 2008 and only applies to the Australian Capital Territory, but may be recognised by other jurisdictions that have similar laws.
The Act permits the Registrar-General to register a civil partnership. For an application form click here.
Civil Partnership Information – Options
- Option 1 – For same-sex couples by making a declaration before a civil partnership notary.
- Option 2 – Deputy Registrar-General witnesses statutory declaration, endorses and registers application (Counter – no bookings required)
- Option 3 – Deputy Registrar-General endorses and registers application (Statutory declaration witnessed by other qualified person) (Counter – no bookings required)
- Option 4 – Deputy Registrar-General conducts commitment ceremony, witnesses statutory declaration, endorses and registers application (Pre ceremony interview required - Booking required)
- Option 5 – Deputy Registrar-General attends commitment ceremony, but only endorses and registers application (Booking required)
Recent amendments to the Act permit same-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership by making a declaration before a civil partnership notary. For further information click here.
- Making a Will - Important Information
- Example of Commitment Ceremony Program
- Civil Partnerships - Guidance Material For a Civil Partnership Notaries
- Written Notice Setting Out Legal Effect of a Civil Partnership
- Civil Partnership Notary Register
- Forms and Fees
ACT Birth, Death, Marriage and Civil Unions Enquiry Number
(02) 62070 460
ACT Birth, Death, Marriage and Civil Unions Fax Number
(02) 62070 895
