Organization : Cayman Islands General Registry
Facility : Civil Partnership
Country : Cayman Islands
Website : https://www.ciregistry.ky/vital-events-main/
What is Cayman Islands Civil Partnership?
The General Registry Vital Events Department maintains a registry of Civil Partnership records in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands now legally recognizes civil partnerships as a way for couples to formalize their relationships, regardless of their sex. Couples can apply for a civil partnership through the Registrar, through Civil Registrars like Simply Weddings Cayman, or through a civil partnership officer.
Related / Similar Facility : Cayman Business Portal Filing Annual Return
Who Can Apply For Cayman Islands 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.
FAQ On Cayman Islands Civil Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Cayman Islands Civil Partnership
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.
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.