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Apply to get your relationship recognised

Before you start

Complete and submit your application

  1. Open an AD150 form

  2. Select Marital status in the section Notification of change of circumstances

  3. Select the option that describes your new ‘marital status’ (example: Married, De Facto, Divorced) and the date it applies. 

  4. If you’re in a registered relationship or in a de facto relationship, select Common-Law (De Facto) and the date it applies. For De Facto it’s the date your AF084 form was approved. 

  5. If your partner normally lives with you, select 'resident family'. If they don't normally live with you, select 'non-resident family'

  6. Complete, attach your supporting documents and submit the form to your Your Commanding Officer at Major (equivalent) or APS 6 and above. In some circumstances, you’ll need to get approval from your Service headquarters. . 

Once your relationship is recognised

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