Domestic Partner Affidavit

A domestic partner affidavit is a declaration made by a couple to acknowledge that they are engaged in a domestic partnership under state law. This gives each partner special rights (such as hospital visitation, inheritance, etc.) without being legally married.

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Updated September 26, 2024

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Common Requirements

18 years or older
Must live together for 6-12 months (depending on the state)
Cannot be married or in a domestic partnership with someone else

Is a Domestic Partnership Legally Recognized?

Domestic partnerships are legal in eight states and one district:

California^[1]
District of Columbia^[2]
*Hawaii^[3]
Maine^[4]
Nevada^[5]
New Jersey^[6]
Oregon^[7]
Washington^[8]
Wisconsin^[9]

*Hawaii allows for “reciprocal beneficiaries,” which have similar rights as domestic partnerships.

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