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End a civil partnership application form

Required fields are marked with an *

  1. Consent

    *
  2. Check your readiness
    1. Was the civil partnership registered in Queensland? *
    2. Are you one of the partners in the civil partnership? *
    3. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide. (If you chose 'Yes' above)
    4. Will both partners be signing the application form? * (If you chose 'Yes' above)
    5. Only 1 partner is applying
      To end your civil partnership you must also submit a single-applicant statutory declaration.       *
  3. Fill in your application form Fill in the application form before downloading and printing it.
    1. This application form cannot be used to end a marriage. See the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for information on ending a marriage.
      2. Civil partnership details
    2. Did you have a declaration ceremony? *
    3. (If you chose 'Yes' above)
    5. Partner 1 details
      1. Place of birth
      3. Sex *
      4. Name
        3. If one name, enter n/a.
      5. Home address
      6. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
      7. (If you chose 'No' above)
        1. Partner 1 postal address
      10. Partner 1 parents' details
        1. Mother's name
          3. If one name, enter n/a.
        2. Father or registered parent's name
    6. Partner 2 details
      1. Place of birth
      3. Sex *
      4. Name
      5. Home address
      6. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
      7. (If you chose 'No' above)
        1. Partner 2 postal address
      10. Partner 2 parents' details
        1. Mother's name
          3. If one name, enter n/a.
        2. Father or registered parent's name
          3. If one name, enter n/a.
      11. Before I complete the application form *

        You're almost done

        You will need to submit your application along with:

        • • payment
        • • proof of ID
        • • other supporting documents (as required).
        When only one partner signs the application, you must attach a completed single-applicant statutory declaration.

        We do not send you a replacement official certificate with an end of partnership note on the back. You will need to order and pay for one.

Contact us

We will need to talk to you about where your civil partnership is registered to help you with this process.

Email bdm-mail@justice.qld.gov.au, we reply to online enquiries within 2 business days.

By phone

Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

You are not eligible

This application can only be lodged by one or both partners registered in a civil partnership.

You are not eligible

We can't end your civil partnership until you can prove your identity.

Managed by: Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Last updated:
10 February 2026