The process of forming a Civil Partnership

A partnership formation takes effect when the couple signs to register their partnership in the presence of two witnesses and a registration officer. They must first complete the legal preliminaries:-

• Both reside for at least 7 days in England or Wales 
• Give notice of their intention to form a civil partnership by attending their local register office. If either or both partners are subject to immigration controls then both parties must attend together to a designated register office (Kendal or Carlisle are designated offices) with proof of their eligibility from the Home Office. 
• Notices are on public display for a 15-day waiting period. 
• If an objection is made during the waiting period, the objection will have to be dealt with before the registration can take place.    

The partnership formation can then take place.