1. Residency: At least one partner must be a resident of the state or county where the partnership is being registered.
2. Age: Both partners must be at least 18 years old.
3. Not related: partners must not be related by blood or marriage.
4. Mental capacity: Both partners must be of sound mind and capable of making decisions.
5. Unmarried: Both partners must be unmarried and not in a civil union or partnership with any other person.
6. No prior domestic partnership or civil union: Neither partner can have been in a domestic partnership or civil union with anyone else that has not been legally terminated.
7. Relationship Affidavit: Both partners must complete and sign a relationship affidavit stating:
- The date of the commencement of their domestic partnership.
- That they are in a committed relationship that is not based solely on sexual attraction.
- That they intend to share responsibility for each other's welfare and future.
- That they are both at least 18 years of age and competent to contract.
- That neither of them is married or in another domestic partnership.
Additional requirements may include:
- Proof of residency
- Proof of age
- Valid government-issued identification
- Filing fee
Note: The specific requirements for registering a domestic partnership can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so it is important to check with the local government office responsible for such registrations.