As from 5th December 2005 same sex couples will be able to lodge notice of their intention to have their existing partnership registered. By having their partnership legally registered couples will acquire rights and responsibilities that will reflect the commitment they make to each other and help them organise their lives together.
Registering
your intention to enter a civil partnership registration
Where can
the registration take place
Documents to be submitted
15 clear days after the notice has been lodged the couple have to attend the Registrars Office or an approved venue to register their partnership. It is recommended that couples give four to six weeks notice of their intention. You can collect the necessary notice forms from any registrars office or you can download them from General Register Office for Scotland.
Civil partnership registrations can only be conducted by a Registrar or Assistant Registrar who has been authorised by the Registrar General for Scotland.
In Edinburgh couples also have the option of requesting a non statutory partnership ceremony which will enhance the registration process. There will be a small additional charge for this service.
There is no residential qualification so couples can have the registration at whichever Registrars office they choose providing that the Registrar has been authorise to carry out civil partnership registrations. If the registration is to take place in Edinburgh, but you do not want to have it in the Registrars office, you can have the registration carried out in one of the many approved venues throughout the city.
You may book a civil partnership registration or civil partnership registration with a ceremony in the Registrars offices at
The Lothian Suite
2 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX
Telephone 0131 220 0349
Fax 0131 220 0351
e-mail registrars.indiabuildings@edinburgh.gov.uk
The Leith Suite
30 Ferry Road, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 4AE
Telephone 0131 554 8452
fax 0131 554 6568
e-mail registrars.leith@edinburgh.gov.uk
Registrars Office
Kirkliston Council Office, 19 Station Road, Kirkliston EH29 9BD
Telephone 0131 333 3210
Registrars Office
Queensferry Council Office, 30 High Street, South Queensferry EH30 9HN
Telephone 0131 331 1590
or in an approved venue.
Along with the form each person will need to submit:
If any of these documents are not written in English you must provide a translated version. All certificates must be originals and will be returned to you.
You will also need to pay the necessary fees.
You can get more
information about the civil partnership registration process at
General
Register Office for Scotland.