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Civil Partnership Formation Booking Form

Formations at Approved Venues (hotels, manor barns etc.) may be booked up to two years in advance. Formation starting times are 12noon, 13:30pm or 15:00pm only. You must book your formation directly with the venue too.

The Old Town Hall is available on selected Saturdays and may be booked up to two years in advance.

Bedford Register Office is available on selected Tuesday mornings during term time only and may be booked up to one year in advance.

You must be legally free to form a civil partnership to make a booking i.e. you are not still awaiting a final order /  dissolution  

We suggest you do not book a formation if any of the following applies as your civil partnership may not be able to proceed and you will not receive a refund.

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

 

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.

Please have your credit / debit card to complete your booking today - the full formation fee is payable at the time of booking

Both parties to the formation will be required to provide their own notice of formation.

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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