Informations
Civil partnership
The law on registered civil partnerships, or the Civil Partnership Act (LPartG) for short, enables two people of the same sex in the Federal Republic of Germany to establish a civil partnership (partnership). The sexual orientation of the people is irrelevant here. A civil partnership is – alongside adoption for non-blood relatives – the only way in Germany to give a same-sex relationship a legal framework. The legal consequences of this legal institution of civil partnership are largely modeled on the legal consequences of marriage in civil law matters.
Two people of different sexes cannot establish a civil partnership; For them, marriage remains the recognized legal institution.
Required Documents
- certified copy of the birth register (not older than 6 months
- Certificate of residence, issued for the purpose of marriage, stating marital status, nationality and residence, available from the residents‘ registration office of the main place of residence.
- Certified transcripts (copies) of birth register entries, alternatively birth certificates, of common children. Both of you must be listed as parents in the respective certificate that you receive from the birth registry office.
- Valid passport or ID card
- Cash for fees
Additional documents may be required, especially if you have previously been in a registered civil partnership.
Further information can be obtained from the relevant registry office.
Naming in a civil partnership
The name is based on German law if the life partner has German citizenship.
The common civil partnership name can be determined by one of the two birth names or by the current family name.
The life partner (whose name does not become the life partnership name) has the option of adding or adding their birth name to the life partnership name.
It is also possible for each spouse to continue using their own maiden name. (separate names)
Further information can be obtained from the relevant registry office.