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.

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Book the appointment over the phone<\\/h4>

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

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Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane<\\/p>

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Closed public holidays.<\\/p>

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  • original ID and supporting documents.<\\/li><\\/ul>

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

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    • have not provided the right documents.<\\/li><\\/ul>

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        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

        Managed by: Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Last updated:
26 March 2026