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.
In a civil partnership ceremony, 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 part of a ceremony.
To have a civil partnership you must give notice.
Book an appointment to give notice at the Oldham Register Office
Must be given 15 days before the civil partnership
Can be given up to 12 months in advance
Fee: £33.50
Oldham Register Office
Chadderton Town Hall
Middleton Road
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 6PP
Phone: 0161 770 3708
Fax: 0161 770 3729
Email: registrars@oldham.gov.uk
You and your partner must attend a designated register office together
You may need to get a Certificate of Approval from Home Office Immigration Service
You need to get in touch with the venue where you want to have the ceremony.
All fees are inclusive of civil partnership certificate.
Where and when you have your civil partnership will determine the fees to pay.
Monday to Friday
Times: Any time between 10.00am - 11.30am or 2.15pm - 3.45pm
Register office (maximum 6 people): £43.50
Green Room (maximum 20 people): £74
Oak Room (maximum 100 people): £97.50
Saturday morning
Times: Any time between 9.40am - 12.15pm
Register office (maximum 6 people): £43.50
Green Room (maximum 20 people): £74
Oak Room (maximum 100 people): £97.50
Saturday afternoon
Times: Any time between 2.30pm - 5.00pm
Green Room (maximum 20 people): £250
Oak Room (maximum 100 people): £250
Sundays and Bank Holidays
Green Room (maximum 20 people): £297
Oak Room (maximum 100 people): £297
Any hotel currently licensed in the Oldham Borough
Clough Manor, Rochdale Road, Denshaw
Phone: 01457 871040
Saddleworth Hotel, Huddersfield Road, Delph
Phone: 01457 871888
Smokies Park Hotel, Ashton Road, Bardsley
Phone: 0161 785 5000
Swallow Bower Hotel, Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton
Phone: 0161 682 7254
Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre, Huddersfield Road, Scouthead
Phone: 01457 877471
Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill
Phone: 01457 876665
White Hart Inn, Stockport Road, Lydgate
Phone: 01457 872566
Fees
Fees must be paid at least 2 weeks before the marriage.
Fees payable to Oldham Registrars Office:
Notice fee: £33.50 per person
If a registrar is required to attend the civil partnership (Monday - Saturday): £303 (including certificate)
If a registrar is required to attend the civil partnership (Sundays and Bank Holidays): £356 (including certificate)