Termination of domestic partnership online

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Yes, the termination of a domestic partnership can be formalized unilaterally. You do not need the consent or signature of the other party to legally dissolve the union.

The notary will issue the certificate with your sole declaration, and this document will have full legal validity to cancel the registration in the Domestic Partnership Registry of your autonomous community.

To process the termination of domestic partnership certificate you need:

• Valid DNI, NIE, or passport of both members (or just yours if unilateral)
• Certificate of registration in the Domestic Partnership Registry of your community
• Digital certificate or electronic DNI for online signing
• Stable internet connection for the video call with the notary

If you have questions about any document, our team will advise you before starting the procedure.

The complete process is usually completed in less than 24 hours from when you submit the documentation:

• Document review: 2-4 hours
• Drafting of the notarial certificate: 2-4 hours
• Video call and signing with the notary: 15 minutes
• Delivery of the certified certificate: immediate after signing

Once you have the certificate, you can present it to the Domestic Partnership Registry whenever you need.

Absolutely. The termination certificate signed electronically before a notary has exactly the same legal validity as one signed in person at a physical notary office.

It is certified by official licensed notaries and complies with all current regulations in Spain. It is valid to present before any public administration, Domestic Partnership Registry, banks, insurers, and any entity that requires it.

If your domestic partnership was not registered in the Domestic Partnership Registry of any autonomous community, technically there is no legal obligation to formalize a notarial termination.

However, it may be advisable to obtain a notarial certificate certifying the end of cohabitation if you need to prove your civil status to third parties, regularize shared financial situations, or avoid possible future claims.

Yes, the termination certificate can include agreements on:

• Custody of minor children and visitation rights
• Child support and children's expenses
• Distribution of common assets and properties
• Settlement of shared debts
• Use of the family home

The notary will draft these agreements in accordance with the law and will ensure that they protect the interests of all parties, especially minors if any.

The cost of the termination certificate includes notary fees, which are regulated by law, plus the management costs of the online procedure.

The final price depends on factors such as:

• Whether it is by mutual agreement or unilateral
• Whether it includes financial agreements or agreements about children
• The autonomous community where the partnership is registered

Contact us to receive an exact quote with no obligation. Generally, it is more economical than the traditional in-person procedure.

Once you obtain the termination certificate certified by the notary, you must present it to the Domestic Partnership Registry of your autonomous community so they can proceed with the official cancellation of the registration.

Each community has its own procedure, but generally you can:

• Present the certificate in person at the registry
• Send it by certified mail
• In some communities, submit it electronically

We advise you on the specific procedure for your autonomous community and can help you with the management if you need it.

If you had agreed to dissolve the partnership by mutual agreement but one of the parties ultimately refuses to sign, there is no problem: you can process the termination unilaterally.

The law allows any member of the domestic partnership to dissolve the union without needing the consent of the other. Simply inform the notary of the change and they will proceed with the unilateral termination, which has the same legal validity.

It is not mandatory to have a lawyer to process a simple termination of domestic partnership certificate, without complex financial agreements or minor children.

The notary is responsible for drafting the document in accordance with the law and advising you on the basic legal aspects of the procedure. However, if your situation includes significant assets, properties, major debts, or minor children, it may be advisable to have additional legal advice before signing.

Our service includes basic review and advice, and we can recommend specialized lawyers if your case requires it.