Applying for a civil partnership certificate

You can apply for a Queensland civil partnership certificate if you or the person you are applying for registered a civil partnership in Queensland.

We don't automatically send a certificate when a partnership is registered. You need to buy one.

Certificate options

There are 2 types of certificates:

official civil partnership certificate—can be used for official purposes.
commemorative civil partnership certificate package (pictured here) includes an official civil partnership certificate.

If your partnership was registered outside Queensland, contact the interstate or overseas registering authority to get your certificate.

Answer the questions—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
Pay the fee (Mastercard or Visa).
Review your details.
Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
Submit your proof of ID by post or in person.

If you can’t pay online, you can use the PDF application form:

Download, print and complete a civil partnership certificate application form.
Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
Submit your completed application form along with payment and proof of ID by post or in person.

Located at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane

Monday to Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm

Public holidays: Closed

Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.