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.
For more information on registering a civil partnership, visit your municipality’s website.
Also check what you need to take into account if you decide to marry or form a civil partnership.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Registered partnership
If you want to get married in the municipality of Nieuwkoop or register your partnership, you can choose from various ceremonies.
If you were not born/married/divorced in the Netherlands and/or do not have Dutch nationality, we advise you to contact the municipality in good time. You may need additional documents to be able to get married.
If you want to get married or register your partnership in the municipality of Nieuwkoop, you can arrange this online. After your reservation you will receive a confirmation by e-mail with additional information.
Please note: if you want to get married at a location other than the town hall, please contact the wedding location first. You cannot reserve a free marriage/registered partnership online. To do this, please contact the municipality by telephone. If you have other questions, please contact us on telephone number +31172521100 or send an email to info@nieuwkoop.nl.
Free ceremony: free
Short ceremony: € 166.60
Elaborate ceremony:
- Mon to Fri 10am-4pm, costs: €444.30 (permanent wedding location);
- Mon to Fri 10am-4pm, costs: €805.30 (own wedding location);
- Sat 10am-4pm, costs €621.40 (permanent wedding location);
- Sat 10am-4pm, costs €982.40 (own wedding location).
If you have opted for the appointment of your own wedding officiant, the following costs will be charged:
- own wedding official (not yet sworn in by the court) € 99.60.
- own wedding official (sworn in by the court) € 135.55.
With a free ceremony you have to count on a waiting period of about 4 months.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Nieuwkoop
Visiting address
Teylersplein 1
2441LE Nieuwveen
| Monday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |