Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 1 modified (6.4.2010) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/985), reg. 5, Sch. 4
5(1)The fact that a notice of proposed civil partnership has been given must not be recorded in the register unless the registration authority—E+W
(a)is satisfied by the production of evidence that both the proposed civil partners have reached 21, and
(b)has received a declaration made by each of the proposed civil partners—
(i)specifying their affinal relationship, and
(ii)declaring that the younger of them has not at any time before reaching 18 been a child of the family in relation to the other.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if a declaration is obtained under paragraph 7.
(3)A declaration under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must contain such information and must be signed and attested in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations.
(4)The fact that a registration authority has received a declaration under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must be recorded in the register.
(5)A declaration under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must be filed and kept by the registration authority.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 5 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 1 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 263; Sch. 1 para. 5(3) in force for certain purposes at 15.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/1112, art. 2, Sch. 1 and Sch. 1 para. 5 in force otherwise at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1