Scotland - How to have a Civil Partnership

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Procedure

Apply By Mail

1. To have a Civil Partnership in Scotland, the applicant has to refer the following link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the link given above.
3. The applicant must provide all the requested information, ensuring that it is up-to-date and supported by relevant documentation. The applicant must double-check the form for any errors or omissions before submitting it and make sure that it is fully completed.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form before mailing it.
6. Mail all the documents with the completed form to the concerned mail address.
7. The application fee charge may vary depending on the registrar.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the application in accepted, the concerned authority will send an approval letter to the applicant.
12. The processing time for this fund may vary depending on the condition and circumstances of the application.

Apply by Post

1. To have a Civil Partnership in Scotland, the applicant has to refer the following link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the link given above.
3. The applicant must provide all the requested information, ensuring that it is up-to-date and supported by relevant documentation. The applicant must double-check the form for any errors or omissions before submitting it and make sure that it is fully completed.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form before mailing it.
6. Post all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office address.
7. The application fee charge may vary depending on the registrar.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents posted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the application in accepted, the concerned authority will send an approval letter to the applicant.
12. The processing time for this fund may vary depending on the condition and circumstances of the application.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Notice of Intention to Form a Civil Partnership Form
• Proof of Identity and Age
• Proof of Address
• Previous Marriage or Civil Partnership Documentation
• Immigration Status Documentation (if applicable)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM LOCAL COUNCIL
Westminster
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street,
London, SW1E 6QP
For assistance 0300 123 1837
Contact link
Local council Office link
Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link link

Eligibility

The person who is eligible must be:

• aged 16 or over
• not married or in a civil partnership with someone else
• not closely related (see below for a list of relatives the applicant cannot have a civil partnership with)of the same sex
• capable of understanding what a civil partnership means and of consenting to a civil partnership

Fees

• The application fee charge may vary depending on the registrar.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this fund may vary depending on the condition and circumstances of the application.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Birth place
• Current addresses
• telephone numbers
• email addresses
• Any other information (If required)
• Occupation and Employment Information
• Marital Status
• Previous Marriages or Civil Partnerships
• Nationality and Immigration Status (if applicable)
• Names and contact information of two witnesses who will be present at the civil partnership ceremony.

Need for the Document

• This document indicates as a proof of civil partnership to the applicant in Scotland.

Information which might help

• Both parties intending to enter into a civil partnership in Scotland must give formal notice. The notice period is usually 28 days. However, it can be extended to 70 days if one or both parties are non-EEA nationals or if certain conditions apply.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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