The City of Sydney adopted the City of Sydney Relationships Declaration program as a means of recognising the partnership status of both same-sex and mixed-sex couples.

What is the register about?

The Relationship Register is a means of recognising the relationship of both same-sex and mixed-sex couples. Although registration does not confer legal rights in the way a marriage does, it allows couples to make a written declaration that they are mutually committed to sharing their lives together. Couples also have the option of holding a ceremony to celebrate their declaration.

Need further information?

For further information please contact:
General Enquiries or After Hours Assistance Tel: 02 9265 9333
(24 hours, 7 days per week)

Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

TTY: 02 9265 9276 (for the hearing impaired)
DX: DX1251 SYDNEY, City of Sydney
Town Hall House, 456 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
City of Sydney,GPO Box 1591, Sydney NSW 2001

Under the program, two people may declare that they are partners and have this declaration recorded in the City of Sydney Relationships Register.
While making a relationship declaration does not confer legal rights in the way marriage does, it may be used to demonstrate the existence of a de-facto relationship within the meaning of the NSW Property (Relationships) Act 1984 and other legislation.

READ MORE ON THE WEBSITE AT: Relationship Register