Since December 2005, same sex couples in permanent relationships have been able to have their relationships recognised by law. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 creates a new legal relationship for civil partners. This provides same-sex couples with parity of treatment in a wide range of legal matters with opposite sex couples who enter into marriage.
The Government intends that registered civil partnership should be long term stable relationships. Opposite sex couples are not eligible for civil partnership registration as they can obtain the same rights and responsibilities by marriage. There will be a formal court based process for dissolution of a partnership.
To learn how a civil partnership will affect your benefits rights, please read the same sex couples - benefit changes document available to download from this page.
Contact us
Hounslow Register Office
88 Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DW
General enquiries/certificates: 020 8583 2090
General office opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 1pm only, closed in the afternoon
Appointments
We offer an appointment service on selected days. If you would like to make an appointment please ring 020 8583 2090.
Walk-in service
Or use our walk in service:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am - 12.30pm 2pm - 4pm
If you decide to use our walk in service, please note that during busy periods there may be a long wait to see a registrar.