Civil partnership in Scotland
The following information gives general guidance only and should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law.
A civil partnership may be registered by a:
- District Registrar or an Assistant Registrar
- a religious or belief celebrant who has been authorised by the Registrar General for that purpose or whose religious or belief body has been prescribed in regulations under the Civil Partnership Act 2004. The UK Government's Legislation website provides full details of the Civil Partnership Act.
You can register your civil partnership in:
- your local registration office
- any place in Scottish Borders agreed by the couple and Registrar
The registration of a civil partnership by a religious or belief celebrant may take place anywhere agreed between the celebrant and the couple.
Who can register a civil partnership in Scotland?
Booking your civil partnership
It’s important to make early arrangements for the date, time and place of your civil partnership registration and ceremony.
Civil Partnership notices can be submitted in person by making an appointment to attend the registration office or alternatively you can arrange to post them with the appropriate documents and fee.
You can make an appointment by phoning 0300 100 1800 or visiting any contact centre or library contact centre. Check where your nearest contact centre is and opening times on our website.
Registration enquiry
Telephone: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-12noon
Address: