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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.

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Is there a required notice period before a civil partnership can be formalized?

The Civil Partnership Act requires 7 clear days.

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Can a civil partnership be dissolved?

A civil partnership may be dissolved upon application to the Court.

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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.

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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.

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What is the difference between a civil partnership and a marriage?

Civil partnerships are non-religious and marriages are religious.

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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.

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Who may request a civil partnership certificate?

Anyone may request a civil partnership certificate as this is a public register.

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How may I find a Civil Registrar?

Civil Registrars are published in the Gazette and are listed on the General Registry’s website

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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.

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