Civil partnership conversion ceremonies

Same-sex couples can convert their civil partnership into a marriage as long their civil partnership took place in England or Wales. Opposite-sex couples are not able to convert their civil partnership to a marriage, as the choice of either a marriage or civil partnership was available to them at the time of their ceremony.

The conversion process can be completed in one of two ways. A simple administrative process at one of our four Register Offices, or you can choose to celebrate with family and friends with a bespoke celebration ceremony. 

Whatever you decide you will both 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
Civil partnership conversion ceremony fees
Service Fee
Administrative process (no ceremony) £50
Administrative process with ceremony £30 admin fee plus celebration ceremony fee

In addition to the fees above, marriage certificates cost £12.50 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.