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We can help you organise your special day. If you plan to have your civil partnership in Belfast, it is important that you read all of the information on this page.
Fill out our marriage and civil partnership enquiry form if you would like to speak to us about your arrangements.
You can also view our civil partnership guidance brochure for more information before arranging your day.
If you plan to form your civil partnership in Belfast, it is important that you read this information.
You must give at least 28 days’ notice to register a civil partnership. If you don't give notice in time, you may need to postpone your civil partnership. You can give notice up to a year before the date of your civil partnership. We recommend a period of 10 to 12 weeks’ notice.
How do I give notice?
Don’t post your original passport and birth certificate as we can accept photocopies. However, we will need to see the originals before your ceremony takes place. Call us on 028 9027 0455 to discuss and make your payment. You can also send a cheque, made payable to Belfast City Council.
Before you can form a civil partnership in Belfast, you and your partner need to complete the civil partnership notice form and produce certain documents.
If you're a non-EEA citizen, read nidirect's information on registering civil partnerships in Northern Ireland. (link opens in new window)
You and your partner should provide the following documents when you return your civil partnership notice forms:
You will need an appointment to present your original documents and wedding day information form before your ceremony. There will be an opportunity to talk with one of the registrars and ask any questions about your day.
Appointments are available from Monday to Friday, 11am to 12.20pm, at City Hall. Select the ‘short appointments’ option on the form and then 'civil ceremony final appointment' from the list when booking.
Once you have completed your booking, you will receive a confirmation email with further information about your appointment. If you don’t receive this, check your junk mail folder.
If you have any issues booking online, call us on 028 9027 0290.
If you are unable to come into City Hall, you can still present the documents on the day of your ceremony.
Registrar's office fees | Weekdays | Saturdays | Bank holidays |
---|---|---|---|
Two notice fees (£22 each) | £44 | £44 | £44 |
Ceremony | £36 | £36 | £36 |
Room hire | £350 | £500 | £500 |
Registrar’s attendance | Free | £126 | £180 |
Total | £430 | £706 | £760 |
Approved venue fees | Weekdays | Saturdays | Bank Holidays |
---|---|---|---|
Two notice fees (£22 each) | £44 | £44 | £44 |
Ceremony | £36 | £36 | £36 |
Fee for the attendance of a registrar | £383 | £600 | £632 |
Total | £463 | £680 | £712 |
A temporary licence for an approved venue will cost £400.
Our prices are effective from 1 July 2024. For more information about our civil partnership and venue fees, email registrar@belfastcity.gov.uk or call 028 9027 0455.