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CIVIL PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATIONS Civil Partnership, according to the law of this country, is a relationship between two people of the same sex "Civil Partners", which is formed when they register as civil partners of each other. Civil Partnerships may take place in the Registrar's Office or in an Approved Venue. (Please contact Registration Office for details of Approved Venues in the Lisburn Area and Fees regarding this). WHO CAN ENTER INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP - two people of same sex
- either of them are not already a civil partner or lawfully married
- they are over 16
- they are not within prohibited degrees of relationship
BOOKING YOUR CIVIL PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION You may make a provisional booking by calling in person and filling in a form. This only reserves the room and the registrar for that date and time until official notice is given. You do not have to initially make a provisional booking, you may just make a definite booking by doing the following: HOW AND WHEN TO GIVE OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice of Civil Partnership may be given within 12 months of the date of the Civil Partnership. Both partners must each complete a Notice Form and bring or send them to the Registrar once within the 12 months, but preferably no later than 8/10 weeks before the date of the registration. Notice forms are available from any of the 26 local Northern Ireland Registration Offices or on the GRO Website : www.groni.gov.uk. The fees should be accompanied with the Notice Forms and all required documents. Once the Registrar receives the two notice forms, fees and documents, the Notice takes effect from that date. Then, the earliest possible civil partnership registration would be 14 days later (depending on availability). DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED All documents must be originals i.e not photocopies and if not in English, accompanied by a certified translation. These documents must be produced when giving notice. Identity A Full Birth Certificate (Long Version) Status If widowed - a death certificate in respect of your previous spouse or civil partner to be shown If divorced - a decree absolute or dissolution of Civil Partnership Certificate (and if using maiden name - last marriage certificate) Consent If 16 0r 17 years - Consent Forms are available from Registrar Nationality If Not Subject to Immigration Control - Passport f Subject to Immigration Control (Non EEA Nationals) - Passport with appropriate visa permitting Civil Partnership or - Passport plus a Certificate of Approval for Civil Partnership Notice of Civil Partnership cannot be taken without the above. For advice and guidance, you may contact the Home Office, Croydon on the following: Helpline 0870 606 7766 www.ukvisas.gov.uk FEES | Civil Partnership Registration | Weekdays | Saturdays | Bank Holidays | | Small Interview Room (2 guests) | £55.00 | £142.00 | £180.00 | | Hawthorn Road (max.15) | £85.00 | £172.00 | £210.00 | | Cherry Room (max. 74) | £105.00 | £192.00 | £230.00 | | Chestnut Suite (max. 110) | £135.00 | £222.00 | £260.00 |
 CHERRY ROOM
(Holds up to maximum of 74 guests) HAWTHORN ROOM 
(Holds up to 15 guests) ON THE DAY TIMING N.B. Failure to keep to the time you have booked may mean postponement or cancellation. ACCESS All guests come through the front entrance. Car Parking is available on the site. GUESTS Make sure you tell your guests to be there on time and also how to access the building. WITNESSES You must have two witnesses over the age of 16 years to sign the schedule CAPACITY Cherry Room maximum numbers 74, Hawthorn Room maximum numbers 15, Chestnut Suite maximum numbers 100 and the Registrar's Office/Interview Room maximum 2 guests. DRESS ATTIRE Is your choice, formal or casual wear can be worn. FLOWERS There are silk flowers in the rooms, but you may wish to bring along fresh flowers for the room if you wish. Please confirm this with Registration Staff prior to the day. MUSIC We (or you) may provide suitable non-religious music, this is discussed in advance. PHOTOGRAPHS Very important - Please make sure photographs are aware of time booked. There are many suitable locations around Lagan Valley Island for photographs. SMOKING A no-smoking policy has been adopted by Lisburn City Council. REGISTRARS We cannot guarantee which of the Registration Staff will officiate at any particular civil partnership registration. EVENTS As Lagan Valley Island is a public building there may be other functions taking place in the building or on site or any day. WHAT IS NOT PERMITTED Religious Words/Music or Confetti/Rice. |
