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What does relationship to registered person mean?

What does relationship to registered person mean?

Applying for marriage and registered relationship certificates or information. The ‘registered person’ means the person to whom the information or certificate relates. For example, the registered person is either of the spouses on a marriage certificate.

Why would you register a relationship?

The purpose of the Relationships Register is to provide legal recognition for adults in a relationship as a couple (other than marriage), irrespective of their sex or gender identity. For example, a same sex couple.

What are the legal implications of registering a relationship?

What is the effect of registering a relationship? Registration gives couples legal recognition as de facto partners for the purposes of NSW legislation. Registered couples will be able to rely on their registration certificate to access various entitlements, services and records.

How do you register a relationship in Australia?

Contact the Department of Home Affairs (Australian Government) to find out if registering your relationship can support your visa application. Check with the relevant authorities – eg Australian Passport Office – to find out what evidence is needed if you decide to take on your partner’s surname.

Do you have to be married to register a relationship?

already in a registered relationship or corresponding law registered relationship related by family. to provide evidence that a previous relationship has ended, if you have previously been married, in a registered relationship, or corresponding law registered relationship. Register a relationship.

Do you have to live in SA to register a relationship?

At least one of you must live in South Australia. Couples may apply irrespective of their sex or gender identity. Your relationship can’t be registered if you or your partner are: already in a registered relationship or corresponding law registered relationship related by family.

What does it mean to register a relationship with CBS?

Register a relationship Registering your relationship with Consumer and Business Services (CBS) means that your relationship is legally recognised. It can make it easier to access entitlements and assert your rights, including in medical situations. Registering your relationship is not the same as getting married.

How old do you have to be to register a relationship in SA?

You can register your relationship if you are 18 years of age or older and in a relationship with another person as a couple. At least one of you must live in South Australia. Couples may apply irrespective of their sex or gender identity. Your relationship can’t be registered if you or your partner are: married.

How can a registration of a relationship be revoked?

The registration of a relationship is automatically revoked by the death or marriage of a party to the relationship. A court may make an order declaring the registration of a relationship void. Certificates are sent by the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages via registered post. They cannot be collected at a service centre.

already in a registered relationship or corresponding law registered relationship related by family. to provide evidence that a previous relationship has ended, if you have previously been married, in a registered relationship, or corresponding law registered relationship. Register a relationship.

Contact the Department of Home Affairs (Australian Government) to find out if registering your relationship can support your visa application. Check with the relevant authorities – eg Australian Passport Office – to find out what evidence is needed if you decide to take on your partner’s surname.