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Converting to a marriage

Converting a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage

If you are in a same-sex civil partnership, you can convert this into a marriage at any Register Office if:

  • the civil partnership took place in England or Wales
  • you registered the partnership according to the law of England and Wales in a consulate or armed forces base overseas

Types of conversions

There are two ways to convert your same-sex civil partnership into a marriage:

  • a standard conversion which is a simple administrative process at any register office in England or Wales
  • a two-stage conversion where the conversion is followed by a ceremony at an approved venue

Standard conversion

For a standard conversion, you’ll need to make an appointment and complete a declaration about the details of your civil partnership. 
You will both need to attend the appointment and bring the following documents:

  • proof of your name and date of birth (current passports or birth certificates)
  • proof of your address (a recent council tax or utility bill)
  • your original civil partnership certificate

We’ll draw up a legal declaration for you to sign, confirming that the civil partnership was not dissolved and that you both wish to convert it to a marriage. Your marriage will then be registered and you’ll get a marriage certificate. 

Two-stage conversion

Following a standard conversion, you can choose to have a marriage celebration ceremony in a location and venue of your choice. An extra fee will be payable for this element and it does not have to be on the same day.

Brent Register Office offers a modern, contemporary Ceremony Suite, featuring lots of natural light and space. We also have a charming Ceremony Gardens, furnished with a canopy, heaters and lighting, perfect for those who want an outdoor ceremony, whatever time of the year.

You can also choose from one of our approved venues in Brent.

Contact the Brent Register Office

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Sunday, 9am to 1pm

Address:
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ

Phone: 0208 937 1010
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