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Fill in a register a civil partnership and apply for a certificate application form

Use this application form to register your relationship as a civil partnership without a declaration ceremony.

You need to be 18 or older, and at least 1 partner must live in Queensland. Neither partner can be married or already in a civil partnership.

Step 1—Complete this part online

  1. Start the form by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
  2. Choose how you would like to pay.
  3. Review your details.
  4. Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise you application.
  5. Download and print the completed application form.

Step 2—Complete on paper and submit

  1. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
  2. Visit a Justice of the Peace with your partner. Take your proof of ID and supporting documents to have them certified and to complete the statutory declaration section of the application form (if submitting by post).
    3. Proof of ID documents must be submitted with your signed application. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
  3. Submit your application form along with payment and supporting documents to us:
    1. by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST  QLD  4002.
    2. in person by requesting an interview appointment at the Brisbane registry customer service centre.
  1. Can you register your relationship as a civil partnership?
    1. Do you want to have a declaration ceremony? *
    2. Do either you or your partner currently live in Queensland? * (If you chose 'No' above)
    3. Are either you or your partner already married or in a civil partnership? *(If you chose 'Yes' above)
    4. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? *View the proof of ID you will need to provide. (If you chose 'No' above)
  2. Fill in your application form Fill in the application form before downloading and printing it.
    Partner 1 details (partner paying the fee)

    Remember, the information you give will appear on your civil partnership certificate.

    1. Name This is the partner paying the fee.
    2. Place of birth
    4. Sex *
    5. Do you live in Queensland? *
      If yes, attach at least 1 certified document from the list of home address evidence of the proof of ID, showing your current home address in Queensland.
    6. I confirm that I am: *
    7. Relationship status * Select one which best describes your status before this current relationship. If you have been in a civil partnership you will need to have it terminated (ended).
    8. You will be asked to provide evidence of the death of any former partner.
    9. You will be asked to provide evidence that your marriage has ended.
    10. You will be asked to provide evidence that your civil partnership has ended.
    12. Home address
    13. *
      1. *
      2. *
      3. *
    15. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
    16. (If you chose 'No' above)
    17. Partner 1's postal address
    20. Partner 1 parents' details

    21. Remember, the information you give for your parents will appear on your civil partnership certificate.

    22. Mother's name
    23. Father or registered parent's name
      24. Partner 2 details
      1. Name
      2. Place of birth
      4. Sex *
      5. Do you live in Queensland? *
        If yes, attach at least 1 certified document from the list of home address evidence of the proof of ID, showing your current home address in Queensland.
      6. I confirm that I am: *
      7. Relationship status * Select one which best describes your status before this current relationship. If you have been in a civil partnership you will need to have it terminated (ended).
      8. You will be asked to provide evidence of the death of any former partner.
      9. You will be asked to provide evidence that your marriage has ended.
      10. You will be asked to provide evidence that your civil partnership has ended.
      12. Home address
        1. *
          1. *
          2. *
          3. *
      13. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
      14. (If you chose 'No' above)
        1. Partner 2's postal address
      17. Partner 2 parents' details

      18. Remember, the information you give for your parents will appear on your civil partnership certificate.

      19. Mother's name
      20. Father or registered parent's name
    24. Would you like to order a civil partnership certificate? *
      We do not notify you that it has been registered after the 10-day cooling-off period.
    25. Order details
      1. We can't register your civil partnership until 10 full days after we get your compliant application—this is known as the cooling-off period. Your certificate will be posted to you after this time.
      2. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes

      3. Ensure the safe delivery of your certificate

        We value identity protection, so we recommend that you choose registered post so the delivery of your certificate can be tracked and delivered to you securely.

      4. Important update

        Australia Post are suspending their express post guarantee of next-day delivery. Express post is still available and treated as a priority but may not be delivered the next business day every time. Normal application processing timeframes still apply.

      5. Important information

        We value identity protection and you have chosen a more secure delivery outside Australia. However, be aware that international registered mail can’t be tracked, and signing is not available in every country.

      6. What type of civil partnership certificate would you like to order? * Select one option—see the commemorative certificate design when selected.
      7. (If you chose 'Commemorative certificate' above) Ordering the Partnership commemorative certificate

    26. Delivery details

      Proof of ID documents must be submitted with your signed application. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
    27. How would you like to pay for your order? *
      1. The total cost is:
    28. Before I submit this application form *

    29. Remember

      You will need to submit your proof of ID, supporting documents and signed application to us by post or in person, by booking an appointment with us.

    3. You do not need to use this form

    You can choose to enter a civil partnership with a ceremony or get married.

    You are not eligible

    We can't register a civil partnership in Queensland unless you or your partner currently lives in the state. You may choose to get married instead.

    You are not eligible

    We can't register your relationship as a civil partnership if you are already married or in a civil partnership.

    You need to prove your identity

    We can't register your relationship as a civil partnership until you can prove your identity. You can contact us to find out more:

    Online: our general enquiry form.

    By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

    *Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

    Privacy notice
    The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application to register a civil partnership under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 and the Civil Partnerships Act 2011. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.
    Last updated:
    1 July 2024
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