Civil partnership conversion ceremonies
Same-sex couples who entered into a civil partnership in England or Wales can choose to convert it to a marriage. This can be done either with a ceremony or a standard conversion appointment process.
Conversion with a ceremony
This process involves two stages:
Stage 1: The appointment
You'll both need to attend an appointment at a register office and bring the following documents.
- Proof of name and date of birth: A current passport or birth certificate.
- Proof of address: A UK driving licence, council tax bill, utility bill, or bank statement
- Your original civil partnership certificate
Stage 2: The ceremony
The second stage involves the signing of a legal declaration on the day of your ceremony. Ceremonies must be held at a register office or licenced venue.
You'll have the opportunity to personalise your ceremony, further information will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.
Standard conversion
This is a simple administrative process. You and your partner will attend an appointment at a register office to complete the legal declaration.
You'll need to bring the following documents:
- Proof of name and date of birth: A current passport or birth certificate.
- Proof of address: A UK driving licence, council tax bill, utility bill, or bank statement
- Your original civil partnership certificate
Once you and your partner read and sign the declaration, your marriage will be registered on the computer and any marriage certificates already purchased will issued.
Fees
Fees are payable in full at the time of booking.
| Standard conversion | £50 |
| Conversion with a ceremony | £460* |
| Marriage certificates | £12.50 |
*£30 admin fee + £430 celebration ceremony fee
Booking a civil partnership conversion
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