How can errors be corrected on a civil partnership register?
A request for correction must be made through the Civil Registrar who officiated the Civil Partnership union.
Who can be parties to a civil partnership?
Two persons may enter into a civil partnership if:
- Persons are sixteen years of age or older but under the age of eighteen and the person’s parent, legal guardian or the court consents to the civil partnership
- Both persons are over the age of eighteen years;
- Neither person is currently married, in a civil partnership or overseas relationship; and
- Neither person is within the prohibited degrees of civil partnership.
What is required to formalize a civil partnership?
One of the persons intending to enter into a civil partnership is required to apply to the Registrar or a Civil Registrar and give notice in the prescribed form.
- Valid Registrar’s or Civil Registrar’s certificate OR a valid special licence granted by the Governor
- Two or more witnesses in addition to the civil partnership officer.
- A clear statement by each which gives the full name of each party; and acknowledges that they are freely entering into a civil partnership with each other and know of no lawful impediment to the civil partnership.
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.