Get a civil partnership certificate

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to gather 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) documents including proof of home address.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

If you are applying for someone else's certificate, you will need to provide additional supporting documents.

See Supporting documents for certificate applications.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Certify copies of your documents

You must get copies of your ID documents and supporting documents certified by an authorised person.

See Getting documents certified.

Step 3: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt.

Start the online form

PDF form

Download, print and complete the form by hand. Include payment method on the form.

Download the PDF form

Step 4: Submit your application

Post to

Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 15188
CITY EAST  QLD  4002

Include your:

• completed application form (if not submitted online)
• receipt of online payment or payment method on the PDF form
• certified copies of ID and supporting documents.

Step 5: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved we will post the certificate to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

• don’t meet the certificate access policy requirements
• have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

• your application is refused
• you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

You can submit your application at any Queensland Magistrates Court or QGAP office (except at the Brisbane Magistrates Court).

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to gather 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) documents including proof of home address.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

If you are applying for someone else's certificate, you will need to provide additional supporting documents.

See Supporting documents for certificate applications.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt.

Start the online form

PDF form

Download, print and complete the form by hand. Include payment method on the form.

Download the PDF form

Step 3: Submit your application

Submit your application in person at a Queensland Magistrates Court or QGAP office (except at the Brisbane Magistrates Court).

Bring with you:

• completed application form (if not submitted online)
• receipt of online payment or payment method on the PDF form
• original ID and supporting documents.

Step 4: Receive the certificate

Your application will be reviewed and, if approved, the certificate will be posted to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

• don’t meet the certificate access policy requirements
• have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

• your application is refused
• you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

You can have your original proof of identity and supporting document sighted at some JPs in the Community locations when you submit and pay for your application online.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to gather 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) documents including proof of home address.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

If you are applying for someone else's certificate, you will need to provide additional supporting documents.

See Supporting documents for certificate applications.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Fill in the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt.

Start the online form

Step 3: Submit your application

Take your original proof of identity and supporting document to be sighted at select JPs in the Community locations.

Bring with you:

• receipt of payment
• original proof of ID and supporting documents.

Step 4: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved we will post the certificate to you.

Your application may not be approved if you:

• don’t meet the certificate access policy requirements
• have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

• your application is refused
• you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Proof of identity

You need to gather 3 forms of proof of identification (ID) documents including proof of home address.

See Proof of identity documents.

Supporting documents

If you are applying for someone else's certificate, you will need to provide additional supporting documents.

See Supporting documents for certificate applications.

Translating documents

If your documents are not in English, you need to get them translated.

See Translating documents.

Step 2: Choose the application form

Online form

Complete the online form and pay the fee. Print the receipt.

Start the online form

Self-service kiosk at the Registry office

If you don’t apply online, you will need to use our self-service kiosk at the Brisbane registry customer service centre.

Step 3: Submit your application

Submit your application in person at:

Brisbane registry customer service centre
Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

Closed public holidays.

Bring with you:

• receipt of online payment or payment method
• original ID and supporting documents.

Step 4: Receive the certificate

Once your application is approved the certificate will be given to you in person.

Your application may not be approved if you:

• don’t meet the certificate access policy requirements
• have not provided the right documents.

You will not receive a refund if:

• your application is refused
• you cancel the application after we have reviewed it.