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Civil Partnership Formation Booking Form

Please do not book a formation if you are not legally free to form a civil partnership (still awaiting a final order)  

We suggest you do not book a formation 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

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 formation you want from the options below.

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 CIVIL PARTNERSHIP FORMATION IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BOOK WITH THE VENUE DIRECTLY.   

You may book an approved venue or the Old Town Hall up to two years in advance. 

Formations at Bedford Register Ofiice can be made up to one year in advance. 

Both parties to the civil partnership 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

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. You cannot book an unlicensed venue. Formations can only be booked for a start time of 12noon, 13:30pm or 15:00pm subject to availability.

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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