Information & advice

This information sheet introduces issues of particular relevance to older couples considering or intending to register a civil partnership due to the implementation of the Civil Partnership Act on 5 December 2005.

 

In England and Wales, a civil partnership is registered when two adults of the same sex sign the official document in front of the registrar and two witnesses. At least 15 days before this, each person must give notice of their intention to register at a register office in the area where they live.

Further information

Please download our factsheet at the top right of this screen.

Full information about how to go about registering a civil partnership can also be obtained from:

• your local Register Office
• the General Register Office for England and Wales
  Tel: 0151 471 4814 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
  Website: www.gro.gov.uk