Civil Partnerships are another way to make a legal and binding commitment to each other.
- They become legal when you acknowledge the words in the schedule.
- This is then signed in the presence of the Partnership Registrar and two witnesses.
You do not have to take part in a ceremony or exchange rings, but you can choose to do so.
They can take place at any Register Office in England and Wales. Note: You do not have to have the ceremony in the district where you live.
Venues
They can also be held in premises that have been approved and licensed. For a list of Calderdale venues, please see: Approved venues for ceremonies.
To book
For a ceremony in Calderdale, you must book Registration Officers via us. To do this, please see: How to book your ceremony with us.
They will register your Civil Partnership and perform the ceremony, if you choose to have one. This cannot be done alongside a celebrant, vicar or minister.
For a ceremony in an approved premises, check the venue's available dates before you contact us.
Charges
- Please see: Fees.
Give notice
After you have booked, you must do this. Please see: Giving Notice.
The above is a general guide only. Where your circumstances are not straightforward, please contact the Superintendent Registrar for advice.
For more details, visit: Marriages and Civil Partnerships (GOV.UK).