End a civil partnership
How to apply
You can apply to end a civil partnership online or by post. It costs £593.
It normally takes at least 6 months.
You’ll be asked for the current address of your civil partner so the court can send them a copy of the application. Find out what to do if you do not know your partner’s address.
Apply online
You can apply to end a civil partnership online.
Apply now or continue an application
You’ll need a debit or credit card to apply.
Apply by post
Fill in a dissolution application form.
You can get help filling in the form at a Citizens Advice office.
Send a copy of the form to:
HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution service
PO Box 13226
Harlow
CM20 9UG
Keep your own copy of the form.
How to pay
You can either pay by:
- debit or credit card - HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will call or email you with details of how to pay
- cheque - made payable to ‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service’