A civil partnership can be formed between two people of the same sex.
They must:
Both be over 18 years old, or over 16 years old with parental consent
Not already be married or in partnership
Not be related to each other in a way which would prohibit the partnership being formed.
Both people must give notice (like getting married)
Couples must acknowledge the legal words of the contract and sign the partnership schedule in front of an authorised person (e.g. Registrar) and 2 witnesses.
A ceremony is not required but couples can make the legal process a ceremony.
| At the Register Office | £43.50 |
| At approved venues | £193.50 (Monday - Saturday) £223.50 (Sunday/Bank Hols) |