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.
Civil partnership, notification
The municipality checks whether you may enter into a civil partnership. Do you get permission? Then you can enter into a civil partnership.
Do you not live in the Netherlands? But do you want to enter into a civil partnership in the Netherlands? Read the information on the page getting married in the Netherlands if you live abroad.
The conditions for a civil partnership are:
- You are 18 years or older. Are you younger than 18 years old? Then your parents or the court must give permission. If you have a child or are pregnant, you may enter into a civil partnership from the age of 16.
- You are not married and are not registered as a partner.
- If you are under guardianship, you need permission from the curator or subdistrict court judge.
- One of the two partners must be a Dutch national or live in the Netherlands.
- You and your partner are not directly related to each other. (No parent or child, grandparent or grandchild, sibling, half-brother or half-sister and cousin).
When reporting a partnership, we ask for:
- Valid proof of identity
- Details of the witnesses
Were you born abroad? Then we also ask for:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of being unmarried
What you need when reporting a partnership can vary. You should therefore always contact Public Affairs first, phone +31 (0)570 568 080.
Arrange at the desk
Make an appointment. When reporting a partnership, we ask for:
- Valid proof of identity
- Details of the witnesses
Were you born abroad? Then we also ask for:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of unmarried status
What you need to report a partnership may differ. You should therefore always contact Public Affairs first, phone +31 (0)570 568 080.
Reporting a civil partnership is free.
A partnership notification is valid for 1 year. There must be at least 2 weeks between the notification and your partnership.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Olst-Wijhe
Visiting addresses
Raadhuisplein 1
8131BN Wijhe
| Monday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Friday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Jan Schamhartstraat 5b
8121CM Olst
| Monday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Tuesday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Wednesday | 13.30-20.00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |