Couples with at least one French partner and a shared residence in the consular district can register a civil partnership (PACS) at the consulate.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney civil status service (31 Market Street, Level 26).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Post the full file | the consulate offers an appointment | both partners attend to register and receive the receipt
Documents you need
- French birth certificate under 3 months and valid ID
- Foreign birth certificate (apostilled, NAATI translation)
- Certificate of single status/custom
- Non-PACS certificate under 3 months
- Joint declaration
- Undated, unsigned convention
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page updated 20 Jan 2026 and stated valid until 12 Oct 2026, i.e. possibly expired on today's date. No fee mentioned.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Citizen census registration and Defence and Citizenship Day (JDC)
- Death declaration or transcription
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Remote passport renewal (trial)
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting