Relationship Registration

 

What is relationship registration?

Relationship registration in Australia involves civil registration of a de facto relationship with a couple’s local state government body. It is a civil registration. Not all states/territories offer this.

It allows unmarried couples, including same-sex couples, to officially register their relationship with the government. It provides legal recognition and certain rights and responsibilities, similar to marriage, such as inheritance and property rights, superannuation, and eligibility for certain government benefits and entitlements. Registration requirements and benefits may vary between states and territories in Australia, so it's essential to check specific regulations in your area.

How is relationship registration relevant to a partner visa application?

Relationship registration can be relevant to a partner visa application as it serves as formal proof of a genuine and committed relationship.

It also allows some de facto couples to meet the criteria of a partner visa application sooner than they might otherwise. The relationship criteria for an Australia partner visa requires one of the following:

  • The couple are married; or

  • The couple are in a de facto relationship and this relationship has existed for 12 months or more; or

  • The couple are in a de facto relationship and they have their relationship registered with a relevant state government

 

Relationship Registration BY STATE

 
Relationship Registration | NSW

New South Wales

Apply and obtain a relationship certificate through birth deaths and marriages

Births Deaths and Marriages NSW

Relationship Registration | QLD

Queensland

Apply and obtain a Civil Partnership certificate through the QLD Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Births Deaths and Marriages QLD

Relationship Registration | Victoria

Victoria

Apply and obtain a relationship certificate through Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria

Birth Deaths and Marriages Victoria

Relationship Registration | WA

Western Australia

Unfortunately WA does not have relationship registration available.

Relationship Registration | SA

South Australia

Apply and obtain a certificate through the Consumer and Business Services SA

Consumer and Business Services SA

Relationship Registration | Tasmania

Tasmania

Apply and obtain a relationship certificate through Births Deaths and Marriages Tasmania

Births Deaths and Marriages Tasmania

Relationship Registration | Canberra

Australian Capital Territory

Apply and obtain a Civil Partnership certificate through Access Canberra

Access Canberra

Relationship Registration | NT

Northern Territory

Unfortunately NT does not have relationship registration available.

 
 

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