Registration of Civil Partnerships for same sex couples

In this section you will find some of the information you need to know about arranging your registration and the registration itself. In North Yorkshire we have a wide selection of many and varied venues available. We recognise there is far more than just one ceremony - each is individual and special in its own way.

Whether it is a simple registration or an elaborate celebration, we can help you choose everything you need for your day from the registration office to the music and words.

	Civil partnerships Enquire using our on line form
	Registration service questionnaire We want to improve the service that we provide to you. It would be very helpful to us if you could complete a short questionnaire about the registration service.

Useful downloads A typical civil partnership ceremony (Adobe PDF version) [101kb] Whilst the design of your ceremony is very much a matter of personal choice, you may find this helpful in planning your ceremony. A typical civil partnership ceremony (Microsoft Word version) [713kb] Whilst the design of your ceremony is very much a matter of personal choice, you may find this helpful in planning your ceremony. How can I help you design the service to meet my expectations? [122kb] Help us to help you. By giving us your views on what you would like, we can design the service to meet your needs. You don't have to use the questionnaire, all comments are welcome. All you need to know about civil partnership [41kb] All you need to know about civil partnership, including where it can be registered, eligibility, the ceremony itself and witnesses. Some suggested readings [294kb] Some suggested readings for your ceremony, from an Apache marriage blessing to William Shakespeare.     Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Women and Equalities Unit This site has more details on what the legal implications are for those gay couples who register their partnership. Civil partnerships - frequently asked questions Registration service fees Can I have a look round the registration office? When should I give my notice? What if I am a foreign national? Can I obtain a certificate of my registration? What restrictions are there on who may enter into a civil partnership? How can I be assured of privacy? Who books the Registrar? Can I have music at my ceremony? Contacts Harrogate register office registrars.harrogate@northyork... Tel: 0845 034 9480 (for appointments), 0845 034 9482 (for copy certificates) Fax: 01423 502105 Full details for Harrogate register office Leyburn registration office registrars.northallerton@north... Tel: 0845 034 9550 Ext: 2601/2602 Fax: 01609 532096 Full details for Leyburn registration office Malton registration office registrars.malton@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9483 Fax: 01653 696135 Full details for Malton registration office Northallerton registration office registrars.northallerton@north... Tel: 01609 532601 or 2602 Fax: 01609 532096 Full details for Northallerton registration office Pickering registration office registrars.malton@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9483 Fax: 01653 696135 Full details for Pickering registration office Richmond registration office registrars.richmond@northyorks... Tel: 0845 034 9485 Fax: 01748 824522 Full details for Richmond registration office Scarborough registration office registrars.scarborough@northyo... Tel: 0845 034 9486 Fax: 01723 350436 Full details for Scarborough registration office Selby registration office registrars.selby@northyorks.go... Tel: 0845 034 9487 Fax: 01757 705133 Full details for Selby registration office Settle registration office registrars.settle@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9473 Fax: 01729 823624 Full details for Settle registration office Skipton registration office registrars.skipton@northyorks.... Tel: 0845 034 9488 Fax: 01756 709034 Full details for Skipton registration office Whitby registration office registrars.whitby@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9489 Fax: 01947 602731 Full details for Whitby registration office