Converting your Civil Partnership into a Marriage

If you choose to, you are able to convert your civil partnership into a marriage if, your civil partnership was registered in England, Wales, overseas in a British Consulate or armed forces base (where the civil partnership was registered according to the laws of England and Wales) Under the provisions of the Marriage Act 2013.

The conversion process can be completed in one of two ways:

• A simple administrative process at one of our four Register Offices 
• A simple administrative process followed by a celebratory ceremony. Allowing you to celebrate with family and friends

However you decide to convert your civil partnership you are required to attend an appointment at the Register Office to complete the necessary paperwork and provide:
• Your original civil partnership certificate
• Proof of identity
• Proof of address

Fees

In addition to the fees above, marriages certificates cost £11 each. 

Your marriage certificates will be dated from the date your civil partnership was formed. 

To book your civil partnership conversion call us on 0345 60 80 198

Privacy Notice

To arrange your ceremony you will need to share some personal information with us.

Please refer to our Privacy Notice for details about how and why we use your data