Convert a civil partnership into a marriage

How to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage

Couples who registered their same-sex civil partnership in England and Wales can convert it to a marriage.

In Newcastle this can take place at:

You’ll get a marriage certificate, dated when your civil partnership was formed.

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

How much it costs

Details of fees to convert a civil partnership can be found in our guide to:

What you need to do

To convert a civil partnership into a marriage in Newcastle you need to:

  • attend an appointment at a Newcastle Register Office
  • complete a declaration with details about you and your civil partnership

You will also need to provide documents, including:

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

You can choose to say the declaration aloud to each other before signing the conversion document. 

Your marriage is then registered and a marriage certificate issued.

Converting with a ceremony

You can also convert a civil partnership to a marriage and have a ceremony.

This is a two stage process where you will:

  • attend an appointment at Newcastle Register Office to complete your declaration
  • hold a ceremony where you will sign the declaration

The ceremony can be held at:

  • a venue where same sex couples are able to marry

Once you have signed the declaration at the ceremony, your marriage is registered and a marriage certificate is issued. 

After the ceremony you can get your certificate by:

  • collecting it from Newcastle Register Office
  • requesting it is posted to you

Book an appointment

To book an appointment to convert a civil partnership contact Newcastle Registration Service. To do so:

  • phone 0191 2787878 and ask for registrars
  • email us

More information

For more information about the process see: