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Planning a civil partnership ceremony
For a civil partnership there is no legal requirement to hold a ‘ceremony’ or to speak aloud any words, however some couples wish to have a ceremony to celebrate their partnership and we are very happy to help arrange that. If you have decided to have a ceremony we will give you guidance and options; you may include vows to each other, exchange of rings or gifts, music and readings. We will be pleased to help and advise you to create a ceremony that feels right for you both. Your ceremony will be the focal point of a very special day. There are no compulsory words, so you have a wide choice of words you may wish to say. However, it is important to have a structured and formal ceremony as this confirms your commitment to each other in front of your invited guests.
details from the civil partnership schedule will entered on the electronic register within 7 days. You will not be able to obtain a civil partnership certificate on the day of your ceremony. To apply for your civil partnership certificate please go to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ registrars. The certificates are £11.00 each. Your order will be processed within four working days and posted first class. . Converting a civil partnership to marriage You can convert your same-sex civil partnership into a marriage at any Hertfordshire Register Office or Approved venue. For further information please visit our website at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ registrars or call our administration team on 0300 123 4045. There is currently no provision for couples in an opposite-sex civil partnership to convert their civil partnership to a marriage.
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We can help and advise you on putting your ceremony together. After your ceremony the
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