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YOU MAY WIS H TO C H O O SE T O F O RM A C I V I L
P ARTNER S HIP IN THE AREA W H ERE Y O U AN D Y O U R
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CIVIL PARTNERSHIP CONVERSIONS
Civil Partnerships can be converted into marriages – this applies to all civil partnerships formed in England
and Wales and those registered in a consul or armed forces base overseas.
A Civil Partnership conversion is a simple process and are offered at register offices across Essex. There
is also the option of including an additional celebratory ceremony. Celebrations can be held at approved
premises, community venues or our statutory register office. Ceremonies can also be held at a church if
that building has been registered for same sex marriages.
A Civil Partnership conversion costs £45 and each certificate ordered on the day of the conversion costs
£4. Separate fees apply if you choose to add a celebratory ceremony.
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