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Fee waived for couples converting civil partnerships into marriage

Date:7 JUL 2014

Matthias Mueller

Journals Manager + Online Editor

Culture Secretary and Minister for Equalities, Sajid Javid MP, has confirmed that same-sex couples in civil partnerships will face no additional costs in converting their relationships to marriages for a period of 12 months from 10 December.

The fee of £45 will be waived for couples who entered into civil partnerships before 29 March 2014.

Mr Javid's statement to the House can be seen here.