Convert a civil partnership to a marriage

You can convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage with the Royal Borough of Greenwich by having a:

simple conversion with a deputy superintendent registrar at the register office
renewal of vows and signing of the declaration at the register office
renewal of vows and signing of the declaration at a licensed venue of your choice

You both need to attend the register office and bring along certain identification documents to complete the declaration.

You need to bring:

proof of identity showing your name and date of birth, for example, passport or birth certificate
your civil partnership certificate
proof of residence

You can provide any of the following as evidence of proof of residence:

a utility bill dated no more than 3 months before the date on which the conversion is taking place
a bank or building society statement or passbook dated no more than 1 month before the date the conversion is taking place
a council tax bill dated no more than 1 year before the date on which the conversion is taking place
a mortgage statement dated no more than 1 year before the date on which the conversion is taking place
a current residential tenancy agreement and a recent rent receipt
a valid driving licence

You cannot convert an opposite-sex civil partnership to a marriage in England and Wales.

Costs

For a simple conversion, you'll pay:

For a renewal of vows at the register office, you'll pay:

For a renewal of vows at a venue of your choice, you'll pay:

£27 statutory administration fees
the cost of the registrar to attend the venue, which including the ceremony and certificate costs

If you're having a renewal of vows ceremony, you sign the declaration and get your certificate on the day of your ceremony.

If you're having a simple conversion, you sign the declaration and get the certificate on the same day.

To make an enquiry or book an appointment, email us at registrar@royalgreenwich.gov.uk