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Civil Partnership Formation Booking Form

Please do not book a ceremony if :

1. You are subject to a Home Office Referral

2. You are a Foreign National without a civil partnership visa

3. You have a Foreign Divorce that requires clearance

4. You are not legally free to form a civil partnership (still awaiting a final order)  

You may not be able to proceed with your civil partnership formation and you will not receive a refund.

Once you have read the Terms and Conditions on our webpage www.bedford.gov.uk/bdm  please select the civil partnership formation you want from the options below.

Please note that the Old Town Hall is now full for 2025 and 2026. We are not accepting further bookings at present.

You will need your credit / debit card details to complete your booking today - the full formation fee is payable at the time of booking

IF YOU ARE BOOKING A REGISTRAR TO ATTEND AN APPROVED VENUE FOR YOUR FORMATION PLEASE NOTE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BOOK WITH THE VENUE DIRECTLY.

Both parties to the formation will be required to attend their local register office to provide notice of civil partnership too.

 

Register Office - A statutory formation in Bedford Register Office

A simple formation in Bedford Register Office for just the couple and two witnesses only. No other person is permitted including children and babies

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Old Town Hall Formations

Please note that the Old Town Hall is now full for 2025 and 2026. We are not accepting further bookings at present. Old Town Hall formations take place on the first floor. A moving platform lift may provide access to the formation room. The room is tastefully decorated in cream/blue. The upholstered Mayor's Seat offers a unique backdrop for photos. You may invite up to 76 guests to join you at your formation.

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A civil partnership formation at an approved premises in Bedford Borough

Book our Registrars to attend your formation to be held at one of the approved venues in Bedford Borough. You must book with the venue directly.

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