Registering a civil partnership in the Netherlands
Do you want to form a civil partnership? If so, you must first notify the municipality. You must do this at least 2 weeks and a maximum of 1 year before you want to form the civil partnership.
The registration of a civil partnership is subject to a number of conditions (in Dutch), such as:
- you must be at least 18 years of age;
- you cannot enter into a civil partnership with someone who is already married or in a civil partnership
- you cannot be related to one other, e.g. grandparent, grandchild, parent, child or sibling.
Do you want to enter a civil partnership in the Netherlands with a foreign citizen? There are other conditions that must be met.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Registering a civil partnership in the Netherlands
Contrary to the text above, in the municipality of Arnhem you must register a registered partnership:at least 4 weeks before it is concluded.
When planning and registering your registered partnership, you make a number of choices. In any case, this concerns the wedding venue. The costs depend on your wishes and the possibilities in the municipality of Arnhem.
You can also choose your own wedding registrar. See which rules apply to choosing your own wedding registrar.
Wedding venue
You can hold the ceremony for your registered partnership in various places in the municipality of Arnhem. You can choose:
- a municipal venue
- fixed venues
- your own venue
The website offers more information about fixed wedding venues in the municipality of Arnhem and about arranging your own wedding venue.
- Valid proof of ID for both of you.
- A copy of the witnesses’ valid proof of ID (a minimum of two, a maximum of four).
- If you are under guardianship due to alcohol or drug abuse, you will need permission from the guardian. If you are under guardianship because of your physical or mental condition, the sub-district court judge must give permission. You must have arranged the permission you need before the appointment.
Registering an intended civil partnership
You register your registered partnership with the municipality where you want to conclude your partnership. Provide the details of yourself, your partner and your witnesses. This is possible up to four weeks before the registration date. You can make an online appointment for registration at the town hall.
Wedding room
Tuesday 13:00 and 13:15: €0 *
Tuesday 09:00 to 12:45: €200
Tuesday 13:30 to 16:45: €200
* For Tuesdays at 13:00 and 13:15 there is a waiting list of six months.
Wedding room at the Town Hal
Working days, with the exception of Wednesday, 10:00 to 16:00: €437
On other days and times: €875
Scheepenzaal
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30 to 16:30: €437
Friday 14:30 and 15:30: €437
On other days and times: €875
Outdoor venue and venue of your choice (costs excluding venue hire)
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 €437
On other days and times: €658
Any additional costs
- Marriage booklet or partnership registration booklet €30
- Municipal witness €42
- Self-chosen ‘civil servant for one day’ who has not yet solemnised a marriage or partnership €295
Visiting address
Koningsstraat 38
6811DG Arnhem
| Monday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |