Forming a civil partnership
You have two options when you book to form a civil partnership at Sutton Register Office:
- a statutory appointment
- to combine the signing with a ceremony
Check that a civil partnership is right for you
You should check the differences between marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales for same-sex and opposite-sex couples, to make sure a civil partnership meets your needs as a couple.
Before you book your civil partnership
To give notice of your intention to form a civil partnership, you will need to decide:
- what type of ceremony you’d like
- how many people you would like to attend
- if you’d like a Registrar to conduct a ceremony for you
You need to know this information before your appointment to give notice, as you can’t amend the notice afterward.
Planning your ceremony
There are two options to choose from at Sutton Register Office.
Statutory appointment
If you are both Sutton residents, you can arrange a statutory appointment that fulfils the legal obligations of forming a civil partnership:
- only two guests can attend (they will act as your witnesses)
- no provision for music or any other extras
- the schedule will be signed in front of your two witnesses
- appointments usually take place on a weekday morning
Full ceremony
You can choose to book a full ceremony to follow the signing of the schedule at the statutory appointment.
Other guests can be invited and you can include music and readings.
You can choose between our venues:
- our Drawing Room will accommodate up to 30 guests
- our Garden Room up to 90 guests
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