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Registering the ending of a civil partnership in the civil registry in the Netherlands

Have you had your civil partnership ended by a lawyer or notary? Then they will register the final order (Akte ontbinding van geregistreerd partnerschap) with the civil registry (burgerlijke stand). Have you had your civil partnership ended by a court? Then the court will have the final order registered with the civil registry.

Ending a civil partnership outside of the courts

Your lawyer or notary sends the final order to the civil registry for registration. This is done within 3 months.

Ending a civil partnership by a judge in court

If a judge ends your civil partnership, registration with the civil registry follows within 6 months.

The final order should be registered with the registry office of the municipality where you formed your civil partnership. You must do this within 3 months if the final order is issued by a lawyer or notary, 6 months if issued by a court. Only then is your civil partnership legally ended.

This is how it works for you

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Registering the ending of a civil partnership in the civil registry in the Netherlands

In case of a judge’s ruling:

The original court decision. This must be signed by the griffier (court clerk).

The akte van berusting (a waiver of the right to appeal). This is proof that you are not appealing the judge’s ruling. This waiver must contain the request to register the ending of your civil partnership.

In case of a beëindigingsovereenkomst (termination agreement):

The declaration from the lawyer or notary stating that a beëindigingsovereenkomst (termination agreement) has been concluded.

The beëindigingsovereenkomst (termination agreement).

When your termination of registered partnership has been arranged, you or your lawyer will report this to the municipality. Contact the municipality via +31228 360 100.

Registration of the ending of a civil partnership is free of charge.

The municipality will process the data within 1 week.

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Last updated on 22 September 2022