This legislation enables same-sex couples to enter into
civil partnerships, and our Registration Service is delighted to be
able to offer this new service.
We are able to offer ceremonies either at the local Register
Office or at any of our approved premises.
How does civil partnership differ from marriage?
The
government has sought to give civil partners parity of treatment
with spouses, as far as is possible, in the rights and
responsibilities that flow from forming a civil partnership.
There are a small number of differences between civil partnership
and marriage. For example, a civil partnership is formed when the
second civil partner signs the relevant document; a civil marriage
is formed when the couple exchange spoken words. A man and a woman
can opt for a religious or civil marriage ceremony as they choose,
whereas formation of a civil partnership will be an exclusively
civil procedure.
Who is eligible?
The couple must be of the same sex,
not already be in a civil partnership or marriage, be 16 years of
age or older, and not be within the prohibited degrees of
relationship.
In England and Wales, individuals who are aged 16 and 17
will have to obtain the written consent of their parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) before registering a civil partnership.
What arrangements can I make for my civil
partnership?
If you want to register a civil partnership,
you should be able to give formal notice of your of intention to
form a civil partnership at your local register office. Please
phone 01952 382444 for advice and information
Where can I register my civil partnership?
You can
register your civil partnership at the Register Office, 29 Vineyard
Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1HB, telephone 01952 382444, and at
all of our Approved Premises.
What will it cost?
What formal requirements have to be met before registration
can take place?
You and your partner will need to each
give notice in the area(s) where you have resided for at least
seven days. When you give notice, you will be asked to state where
you wish the civil partnership registration to take place if a
civil partnership is to be registered outside of the area of
residence; you and your partner will still need to give notice in
the area(s) where you live. When you each give notice, you will be
asked to give the date and place where the civil partnership
registration is to take place so these details will need to have
been first agreed with the local authority where the registration
is going to take place.
Example:
If you live in Cannock and your partner lives in Shrewsbury, but
you want to register a civil partnership in a country house hotel
in Telford & Wrekin, you will have to give notice to your local
register office in Cannock and your partner at Shrewsbury register
office. When you give this notice, you will both have to be able to
give the date and the place where the civil partnership is to be
registered, which means that you will have to have arranged this
already with the venue and the Telford & Wrekin registration
authority.
Will I need to show any documents when I give my
Notice?
Yes. In order to give your Notice you will be
asked to produce documents as evidence of name, age and residency.
For example, you could produce your Birth Certificate and secondary
ID such as passport, medical card or a driving licence.
This list is not exhaustive and other documents may also be
acceptable. If you have been previously married you will be
required to provide evidence of the termination of that marriage,
by death, divorce or nullity.
If you have changed your name by deed poll or statutory
declaration you will be required to produce that document.
Each party to the partnership will be required to declare their
nationality, to enable the Superintendent Registrar to advise you
whether any further administrative procedure or legal requirements
are needed to ensure the recognition of your partnership in the
country of which you are a National.
(Please note that we do not issue licenses
electronically).
You can contact us several ways:
Telephone: 01952 382444
Fax: 01952 382452
email:
register.office@telford.gov.uk
Our office hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 12.30pm, and 2.00pm to
4.30pm
(By appointment
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