What is this application for?
You can apply to revoke a registered relationship.
The registered relationship will be automatically revoked if either of you:
- Dies
- Gets married (to each other or another person).
You'll need to wait 90 days after you've applied before the relationship can be revoked.
You don't automatically get a certificate when your relationship is revoked.
If you want to get a certificate of revocation, you must order this at the time of revoking the relationship.
Who can apply?
Both parties to the registered domestic or caring relationship need to apply.
What you’ll need
We'll ask you for the following information during the application process.
Details of the two parties
At minimum, you'll be asked for:
- Given name
- Family name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Address
- Relationship registration number (if known)
- Relationship registration date (if known).
Proof of identity
You can prove your identity two ways.
The easiest way to prove your identity is online.
You can use this proof of identity questionnaire if you are not sure which option is best for you.
Types of certificates
Legal certificates
If you want to get a certificate of revocation, you must order this at the time of revoking the relationship.
Certificate fees and postage
The fees are non-refundable except as set out on our Refunds page. A fee waiver may be available in certain circumstances of financial hardship.
Certificate fees
| Type of certificate | Price |
|---|---|
Application fee Doesn't include certificate | $84.60 |
| Revocation certificate (optional) | $55.80 |
Postage
We send legal certificates by express post, for security.
| Postage type | Price |
|---|---|
| Express post (within Australia) | $10.20 |
| Express post (International) | $55.50 |
Payment methods
Pay via credit card, Paypal or BPAY.
After your application is submitted
You‘ll receive an email after submitting your application.
If you didn’t receive an email after applying, first check your spam inbox. If you still don’t have the email, read about common causes of delay.
Once we have everything we need, we’ll complete your application within processing timeframes. We’ll email to let you know when we’ve posted your certificate.
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