After you register as a civil partnership notary, you can conduct legal declaration ceremonies in Queensland but not solemnise marriages.
A civil partnership is a way for a couple to formally commit to each other. Once registered with us, their relationship is legally recognised in Queensland and by the Australian Government.
There are important legal differences between civil partnerships and marriages. Although there are some similarities between their processes, the unions are governed by entirely separate legislation.
In Australia, you can find similar laws regarding civil partnerships in:
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria.
Queensland recognises legal partnerships from these jurisdictions:
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
States of the United States of America
California
Hawaii
the above Australian states and territory.
Civil partnership notary duties
Once you are qualified as a registered civil partnership notary, you need to:
help couples who wish to register their relationship with a civil partnership declaration ceremony under the Civil Partnerships Act 2011
create ceremonies that meet the couples' expectations
ensure accurate documents are prepared and kept securely
advise us of changes to your contact details or personal circumstances, including any changes to your:
occupation
business interests
criminal history.
How to apply
The application process depends on whether or not you are already registered as an authorised marriage celebrant or whether or not you are renewing as a civil partnership notary.
Post your completed and signed application form along with payment and your certified documents to:
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages PO Box 15188 CITY EAST QLD 4002
Submit in person
Visit the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane with the completed application form and your original proof of ID and supporting documents.
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You will need to work out the total cost of your order and make sure you pay the correct amount.
You can pay:
at the customer service centre
by EFTPOS or credit card
with a business account cheque
with a bank cheque
with a money order
by post
within Australia
by credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
with a business account cheque
with a bank cheque
with a money order
from overseas
by credit card.
We will accept cash at the customer service centre but prefer contactless payments such as EFTPOS or credit card.
We do not accept personal cheques or cheques issued from outside Australia (in any currency).
Make Australian-drawn cheques and money orders payable to 'Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages'.
Application fees
Item
Cost
Registration fee for a civil partnership notary
$82.70
Annual renewal fee for a civil partnership notary registration
$49.65
If you can't complete the application form online, you can use the PDF application form and apply by post or in person.
