Civil partnerships

• The couple must be of the same sex, over 18 years (or provide evidence of consent of parent(s) or guardian if 16 to 18 years), not related to each other within the prohibited degrees of relationship and not in an existing marriage or civil partnership. They must also have lived concurrently for at least 7 days in the area where notice is being given.
• You must have decided on the venue for your civil partnership formation before you attend to give your notice.
• Evidence must be produced for identity and nationality - a current passport is best for this and some proof of residence- council tax or utility bill recently dated.
• Proof of the ending of any former marriage or civil partnership will also be required.

If you are subject to immigration control

For anyone subject to immigration control, the situation has now changed.

• You will both need to attend a designated register office if one or both are subject to immigration control.
• You will need documents that prove your nationality and identity - passports ideally but is your responsibility to provide sufficient evidence. 
• If you are a foreign national and do not have a passport you may have a National ID card or a Home Office travel document.
• You will need to provide proof of residence - if it is a utility bill it will need to be recently dated.