1. Residency: At least one partner must be a resident of Oak Park.
2. Age: Both partners must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Marital Status: Both partners must be unmarried and not in a civil union or domestic partnership with anyone else.
4. Not Related: Both partners must not be related to each other by blood or adoption.
5. Financial Independence: Both partners must be financially independent and able to support themselves.
In addition to meeting these requirements, both partners must also complete and sign a Domestic Partnership Declaration form, which is available from the Oak Park Village Clerk's office. The form requires the partners to provide information about their names, ages, addresses, occupations, and income.
Once the Domestic Partnership Declaration form is filed with the Village Clerk, the partnership is legally recognized by the Village of Oak Park. Domestic partners are entitled to the same rights and benefits as married couples under Oak Park law, including the ability to file joint tax returns, make medical decisions for each other, and inherit each other's property.
It is important to note that domestic partnerships in Oak Park are not recognized by all other states and jurisdictions. If you are planning to move to another state or country, it is important to check the laws of that jurisdiction to determine if domestic partnerships are recognized there.
