Civil partnerships
The formation of the civil partnership
After at least the 15 day waiting period the registration of the partnership can take place. This must be between 8am and 6pm in the presence of two witnesses and a registration officer.
The formation can take place in any local authority, not only where the notices of intention have been given, at Register Offices and premises approved for civil partnership and marriage. The formation cannot take place in places of religious worship or buildings with a religious association.
