Revoke a relationship

You can apply to revoke a registered relationship.

The death of either party or the marriage of either party in the registered relationship (to each other or another person) will automatically revoke the registered relationship.

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.

If you need to withdraw a recent application you have made to register a relationship, or you need to withdraw a recent application you have made to revoke a registered relationship, you can do this by logging in to My items (External link).

Apply now (External link)

What we need from you

We'll ask you for the following information during the application process:

1. 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)

2. Proof of your identity

Acceptable documents

One of the easiest ways to prove your identity is by presenting your driver licence (if it confirms your residential address) and your Passport.

Alternatively, there are other ways to prove your identity.

3. Proof that you're eligible to apply

Both parties to the registered domestic or caring relationship need to apply.

If you're applying on your own, you'll need to complete a revocation statutory declaration and attach it to your application. Learn more about how to digitise and attach documents.

You can't apply to revoke anyone else's registered relationship.

Fees and payment

Fees

The application fee:

Is non-refundable
Doesn't include a certificate.

Application fee	Revocation certificate
$77.90	$34.30
Doesn't include certificate	Optional

Postage fees

We can’t refund postage fees if you decide to collect your certificate(s) in person.

Postage within Australia

Type of certificate	Postage and handling method	Price
Legal certificate	Express post	$10.00

Postage outside Australia

Type of certificate	Postage and handling method	Price
Legal certificate	International express	$54.10

See Australia Post (External link) for product details.

Check the Payment methods we accept