TranslateWhat is a caring relationship
A caring relationship is a legally recognised relationship, where an adult is caring for another adult.
Your caring relationship does not have to be registered to be recognised, but you may find it useful to have a certificate to prove that your relationship exists in emergency situations or when dealing with government agencies.
You can register a caring relationship in Tasmania if
- you both live in Tasmania
- you are not married, a couple or in a registered relationship
- you are not receiving payment for the care of the other person.
How to register a caring relationship
You can register your relationship online.
Please note: when you begin the online application, you will be unable to save the application and return to it later.
Your application will expire after 30 minutes of inactivity and you will need to start again, so BEFORE you start, have the following information ready to upload for each party:
- Clear, readable scan or photo of your ID.
- Evidence you live in Tasmania.
- Evidence that any previous relationship/s or marriage/s have ended.
- Statutory declaration (includes identification requirements) confirming eligibility to register a relationship.
- Complete and upload a certificate of legal advice.
- Credit card information including cardholder name, number on the card, expiry date and CVV number.
Ready to register your relationship?
If you are unable to complete the relationship form online, please contact Births, Deaths and Marriages on 1300 135 513 for a paper copy.
Use the Withdrawal of application to register or revoke a relationship if you need to withdraw an application you have already lodged. There is no fee for this application, but you will not be refunded the original registration or revocation fee.
Certificate of Legal Advice (Section 62 certificate)
Use this form if you need to prove that at party to a relationship has received legal advice about the advantages and disadvantages of entering into a personal relationship or separating. It is required under Section 62 of the Relationships Act.