How To Register A Personal Relationship In Tasmania
Two adults who live in Tasmania, who are not married and who are not party to a registered relationship , may register their significant or caring relationship by lodging an application with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
The application must be accompanied by a statutory declaration sworn by each partner verifying that they consent to the registration, they are not married and they are not a party to another registered relationship. Each party must also provide proof of identification and age. If registering a caring relationship, a certificate of independent legal advice will also need to be obtained from a lawyer. A fee must be paid when lodging the application.
The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages will register the Deed of Relationship 28 days after it is lodged. The Registrar will not register the deed if either party is married or is a party to another registered relationship.
Details of those who have registered their relationships are not available to the public or to government agencies apart from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Effect Of Registering A Relationship
Once a Deed of Relationship is registered, the partners are taken to be in a personal relationship and are subject to the associated legal rights and obligations. This means that if the relationship breaks down, the parties may need to negotiate a property settlement and may be liable for child maintenance.
Revocation Of A Registered Relationship
A Deed of Relationship will be automatically revoked if either partner marries or dies. It may also be revoked by either or both partners applying to the Registrar for revocation, or by court order. The Registrar will revoke a Deed of Relationship 90 days after the application for revocation is lodged, unless the application is withdrawn.
