Civil Unions

Started by sukishan, Aug 17, 2009, 05:07 PM

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Civil Unions
The Civil Union Act came into effect on 26 April 2005. From this date, names taken by Civil Union* can appear in the New Zealand Passport.

A Civil Union is a legal relationship recognised in law in New Zealand. The Civil Union Act 2004 provides the criteria, rules and processes for two people to have their relationship solemnised as a civil union (by way of a formal ceremony) and officially registered in New Zealand. A Civil Union may be entered into by couples of the same sex or by couples of different sexes. See Civil Unions for further information.

If you wish to have a name taken by Civil Union in your passport, please ensure you complete the relevant 'Name by Marriage or Civil Union' section on page seven of the application form. If you have an older version of the form that does not reflect the Civil Union Act, please complete the 'Name by Marriage' section on page seven, and indicate you are taking the name by Civil Union. Alternatively, you can download the most current passport application form, which reflects the Civil Union Act changes. If we cannot verify your Civil Union by computer, you may be asked to provide your original Civil Union Certificate.
(*only Civil Unions recognised in New Zealand)
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dhoni

while they put civil union for more rules for travelling and getting passport

this will get difficult to people