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Register a civil partnership

Part of the Civil partnerships topic

You can register your civil partnership in Queensland. Apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and pay a fee.

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In short

You can use this service to:

  • register your relationship as a civil partnership
  • apply for a civil partnership certificate at the same time.

You must submit your completed application form, ID and supporting documents (if needed) by post or in person.

Start the online form

What you should know

A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship.

There are rules about civil partnership that you must follow.

When you apply to register a civil partnership, you can choose to order a certificate.

There are 2 types of civil partnership certificates:

  • official civil partnership certificate can be used to prove your relationship
  • commemorative civil partnership certificate cannot be used to prove your relationship.

Who can use this service

You can apply to register a civil partnership if:
Correct. you and your partner are 18 or older.
Correct. you or your partner live in Queensland.
Don’t use this service if:
Incorrect. you or your partner are already married or in a civil partnership.
Incorrect. you and your partner don't live in Queensland
Instead, apply in that state, territory or country.

How to apply to register your civil partnership

Choose how to submit and follow the steps.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to submit 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) including proof of home address. You will need to provide supporting documents.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

You may need to provide documents to support your application.

See Supporting documents for other Registry services.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Certify copies of your documents

You must get copies of your ID documents and supporting documents certified by an authorised person.

See Getting documents certified.

Step 3: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt and the form.

Start the online form

PDF form

Download, print and complete the form by hand. Include payment method on the form.

Download the PDF form

Step 4: Get a witness signature

You must sign the statutory declaration and have it witnessed by an authorised person.

Step 5: Submit your application

Post to

Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 15188
CITY EAST  QLD  4002

Include your:

  • completed application form
  • receipt of online payment or payment method on the PDF form
  • certified copies of ID and supporting documents.

Step 6: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved, your civil partnership will be registered. If you ordered a certificate it will be posted to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

  • don’t meet the rules
  • have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

  • your application is refused
  • you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

You can submit your application at any Queensland Magistrates Court or QGAP office (except at the Brisbane Magistrates Court).

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to submit 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) including proof of home address. You will need to provide supporting documents.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

You may need to provide documents to support your application.

See Supporting documents for other Registry services.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt and the form.

Start the online form

PDF form

Download, print and complete the form by hand. Include payment method on the form.

Download the PDF form

Step 3: Get a witness signature

You must sign the statutory declaration and have it witnessed by an authorised person.

Step 4: Submit your application

Submit your application in person at a Queensland Magistrates Court or QGAP office (except at the Brisbane Magistrates Court).

Bring with you:

  • completed application form
  • receipt of online payment or  payment method on the PDF form
  • original ID and supporting documents.

Step 5: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved, your civil partnership will be registered. If you ordered a certificate it will be posted to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

  • don’t meet the rules
  • have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

  • your application is refused
  • you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to submit 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) including proof of home address. You will need to provide supporting documents.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

You may need to provide documents to support your application.

See Supporting documents for other Registry services.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt and the form.

Start the online form

PDF form

Download, print and complete the form by hand. Include payment method on the form.

Download the PDF form

Step 3: Get a witness signature

You must sign the statutory declaration and have it witnessed by an authorised person.

Step 4: Book an appointment

You must book an appointment to submit your application in person at the Brisbane registry.

Book the appointment online

  1. To make a booking I understand: *
  2. Do either you or your partner live in Queensland? *

  3. You're not eligible

    We can’t register a civil partnership in Queensland unless you or your partner lives in the state. You may choose to be married instead.

    5. Privacy notice
    The Department of Justice, Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages is collecting your personal information for the purpose of facilitating your appointment booking online and for contacting you in relation to your booking. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for any other purpose unless authorised or required by law. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Information Privacy Act 2009.

Book the appointment over the phone

Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm.

Step 5: Submit your application

Submit your application by appointment:

Brisbane registry customer service centre
Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

Closed public holidays.

Bring with you:

  • completed application form
  • receipt of online payment or  payment method on the PDF form
  • original ID and supporting documents.

Step 6: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved, your civil partnership will be registered. If you ordered a certificate it will be posted to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

  • don’t meet the rules
  • have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

  • your application is refused
  • you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

How long it takes

The cooling off period time starts when we receive a compliant application, supporting documents and payment.

Registration: 10 days

Urgent application: not available

Applications missing any required information or documents will take longer.

Allow extra time for public holidays and postage.

How much it costs

The fee you pay is for you to submit your application and for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to review it.

  • Register a civil partnership: $164.50

You also have the option to choose:

  • Official civil partnership certificate: $56.20
  • Commemorative civil partnership certificate package (includes 1 official certificate): $73.10

Regular postage is free.

You can choose other delivery types:

  • Registered post (recommended): $8.10
  • Express post: $8.55
  • International registered mail: $18.55

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Last updated:
10 February 2026