Who can perform a civil partnership?
A civil partnership may be formalized by the Registrar or a Civil Registrars or by a civil partnership officer.
Is there a required notice period before a civil partnership can be formalized?
The Civil Partnership Act requires 7 clear days.
Can a civil partnership be dissolved?
A civil partnership may be dissolved upon application to the Court.
How long after the formalization of the civil partnership is the certificate available?
Immediately after a civil partnership has been formalized by a Civil Registrar, the Civil Registrar is required to issue to the parties a certificate of civil partnership.
If the certificate obtained upon formalization is lost can it be replaced?
A certified copy of the certificate of civil partnership may be obtained from the Registrar.
What is the difference between a civil partnership and a marriage?
Civil partnerships are non-religious and marriages are religious.
If a civil partnership was formalized in another jurisdiction would it be recognized in the Cayman Islands?
An overseas relationship may be recognized as a civil partnership if the conditions under the Civil Partnership Act are met.
Who may request a civil partnership certificate?
Anyone may request a civil partnership certificate as this is a public register.
How may I find a Civil Registrar?
Civil Registrars are published in the Gazette and are listed on the General Registry’s website
Is a Marriage Officer able to perform the formalization of a civil partnership?
A marriage officer is not authorized to formalize a civil partnership unless the person is also appointed as a Civil Registrar or a civil partnership officer.