Under the original Domestic Partnership Act, same-sex couples age 18 or older and opposite-sex couples age 62 or older had to meet the requirements of the Act to register a Domestic Partnership. The implementation of the Civil Union Act amended this requirement so that effective February 19, , same-sex or opposite-sex couples must be age 62 or older and meet the remaining eligibility requirements of the Domestic Partnership Act to register as Domestic Partners.
Domestic Partnerships registered prior to February 19, are still valid and are afforded the rights and benefits of Domestic Partners. Applicants must obtain an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership. The Affidavit must be completed and signed by both applicants at the same time, in the presence of a notary. Each applicant must supply valid identification documentation that establishes name, age, date of birth and proof of residency. A passport or county issued ID will establish identity.
A mortgage, lease, tax records or utility bills will establish residency. Couples wishing to register a Domestic Partnership must be same sex or opposite sex couples who are both 62 years of age or older. Couples must:. If the residence is outside the State of New Jersey, at least one of the applicants must provide proof of membership in a New Jersey State-administered retirement system by providing one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pensions and Benefits:.
Following termination, you are responsible for notifying any entity that you had originally notified when you entered into the Domestic Partnership. S tate of N ew J ersey. Governor Tahesha Way. Chief State Medical Examiner.
Vital Statistics. Domestic Partnerships. This prohibition does not apply when the previous partnership ended due to the death of the other partner. If the residence is outside the State of New Jersey, at least one of the applicants must provide proof of membership in a New Jersey State-administered retirement system by providing one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pensions and Benefits: Personal Benefits Statement from the current or previous year R from the current or previous year or Certificate of Pension Membership.
