Price from
€27.87
Marriage and family
Marriage and familyEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026
Entering into a life partnership
Register your intention to enter a life partnership, reserve a date and prepare to enter it before the registrar and two witnesses.
Usual time
Usually 30–45 days after registration
Responsible institution
Matični ured
How would you like to apply?
Documents and steps differ depending on how you apply.
In person with the registrar
Register your intention with the registrar competent for the chosen place of entering the partnership.
Online through e-Life Partnership Registration
Adult Croatian citizens can register intention, reserve a date and pay fees through e-Citizens.
Required documents
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In person with the registrar
Online through e-Life Partnership Registration
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Steps
In person with the registrar
- 1
Register intention with the registrar
Both attend the registrar, show documents and arrange the place and date.
- 2
Pay fees and any special fee
An additional fee is charged for a location outside official premises.
- 3
Arrange two witnesses
Witnesses must be adults with legal capacity.
- 4
Attend the ceremony before the registrar
The partnership is created by personal declarations of consent before the registrar and two witnesses.
Online through e-Life Partnership Registration
- 1
Start the e-Life Partnership Registration
One partner starts the registration and the other confirms it through their User Inbox before the registrar’s review.
- 2
Confirm the date and details in the system
After the registrar’s review, confirm offered details, surnames and date, then follow Inbox messages.
- 3
Pay fees and any special fee
An additional fee is charged for a location outside official premises.
- 4
Arrange two witnesses
Witnesses must be adults with legal capacity.
- 5
Attend the ceremony before the registrar
The partnership is created by personal declarations of consent before the registrar and two witnesses.
Prices and deadlines
| Procedure | Price | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Entering partnership in official premises Includes the fee for registering intention and the ceremony before the registrar. | €27.87 | Usually 30–45 days after registration |
Entering partnership outside official premises The additional fee depends on place, time and day of entering the partnership. | EUR 27.87 plus a special fee | Usually 30–45 days after registration |
Important notes
- The online service registers intention; the ceremony itself takes place in person.
- The ceremony requires two adult witnesses with legal capacity.
- Foreign citizens need additional documents and should check translation and use rules in advance.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the entire procedure takes place online.
- Planning the date before the registrar confirms it.
- Not accounting for the special fee for a location outside official premises.
- Not agreeing surnames or arranging two witnesses.
Institutions
Official sources
Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.
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