Municipality of Oudewater: registering a civil partnership

-You and your partner are 18 years or older.
-You and your partner are not blood relatives.
-You are both not married or registered civil partner

-A copy of proof of identity for yourself and your partner.
-A copy of your witnesses' ID.
-A confirmation of the reservation of the wedding venue.

Do you not yet have a copy of your witnesses' proof of identity?
In that case, you only indicate how many of your own witnesses you are bringing. You can email the copy(s) to burgerzaken@oudewater.nl up to 1 month before your planned date.

Arrange your venue

You can reserve 1 of the venues in Oudewater for your desired date. Or arrange your own location. Please note: discuss your own location with the municipality in advance. Call 14-0348 or send an e-mail to burgerzaken@oudewater.nl.

Choose your witnesses

2 to 4 witnesses (aged 18 or older) must be present at the ceremony. You can bring your own witnesses. Or hire 1 or 2 witnesses from the municipality.

Choose your official

You can have your ceremony performed by an official from the municipality of Oudewater or by your own official. Please note: discuss your own official with the municipality in advance. Call 14-0348 or send an e-mail to burgerzaken@oudewater.nl.

Determine your last name

You and your partner can use each other's surname. You can choose from: only your last name, only the last name of your partner or both last names. You arrange this yourself at the municipality where you are registered.

Book your ceremony

You book your ceremony via the website. The municipality will contact you if more information is needed.

Please check the Oudewater website for an overview of current costs