Withdraw your application to register a civil partnership
When you apply to register your civil partnership (without a ceremony) in Queensland, we can't register your partnership until 10 full days after we get your compliant application form.
This is known as the cooling-off period and during this time you or your partner can choose to withdraw your application. An application is compliant when it has been completed in full and submitted with all required supporting documents.
If the cooling-off period has passed, your partnership has been registered. In this case, you will need to apply to end your civil partnership to cancel the registration.
Rules for withdrawing your application
To withdraw an application to register a civil partnership, you must:
- be one of the partners on the application
- have an adult (18 or older) willing to witness your signature(s)
- not already be in a registered civil partnership.
This application form must be received by our office during the 10-day cooling-off period by one or both proposed partners who have applied to register their civil partnership.
How to apply
To apply to withdraw your application to register a civil partnership, you need to:
- Read and understand the rules above.
- Complete, download and print the withdraw an application for a civil partnership form.
- Have another adult witness your signature(s) on the declaration section of the application form.
- Have copies of your proof of ID certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Attach your certified proof of ID.
- Submit your application form and certified documents to us by post or in person.
When posting your withdrawal of a civil partnership, it must be received by our office before the 10-day cooling-off period has passed. There is no fee to withdraw however you may not be entitled to a refund of the registration fee you have already paid.
Submit by post
Post your completed application form with your certified documents to:
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 15188
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Submit in person
Visit any of the following locations:
- The Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane
- One of our agents at a Queensland Magistrates Court or Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP) office (excludes the Brisbane Magistrates Court)
Bring your completed application form with your original proof of ID and other supporting documents (if required).
Application fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
Withdraw an application to register a civil partnership | Free |
Withdraw your application to register a civil partnership
Contact us
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