Domestic Partnership Requirements in Suffolk County, NY

To register a domestic partnership in Suffolk County, New York, both partners must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Not be married to anyone else.
• Not be related by blood or adoption.
• Reside together in Suffolk County.
• Share a financial relationship.
• Commit to a long-term relationship.

Registration Process

1. Complete a Domestic Partnership Affidavit with both partners' full names, DOBs, addresses, cohabitation start date, description of shared finances, and commitment statement.
2. Sign the affidavit.
3. File in person at the Suffolk County Clerk's Office.
4. Pay $45 filing fee.

Once filed, partners receive rights equivalent to married couples: medical decision-making, inheritance, etc. Contact the Clerk's Office for details.