End a civil partnership
How to apply
You can apply to end a civil partnership online or by post. It costs £612.
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.
If you need help applying online
Who you contact depends on the type of help you need.
If you’re having technical issues or need guidance about how to apply
Courts and Tribunals Service Centre
Telephone: 0300 303 0642
Webchat
Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm
Closed on bank holidays
Find out about call charges
If you do not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it
We Are Group
support@wearegroup.com
Telephone: 03300 160 051
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Closed on bank holidays
Text FORM to 60777 and someone will call you back
Find out about call charges
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’