Private California Domestic Household

Under California Family Code Section 297.1

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About Domestic Partnerships

Domestic partnerships in California are available to opposite-sex couples, as established under California Family Code Section 297.1.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Both partners must be at least 18 years old
  • Not married or in another domestic partnership
  • Not closely related by blood
  • Share a common residence
  • Mutually responsible for each other's welfare

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Hospital visitation rights
  • Tax benefits
  • Inheritance rights
  • Parental rights and responsibilities

How to Register

  1. Complete the Declaration of Confidential Domestic Partnership form (DP-1A)
  2. Both partners must sign the form in front of a notary public
  3. Submit the form with the required fee to the Secretary of State
  4. Receive your Certificate of Domestic Partnership

Important Notice

Domestic partnerships are legally binding. Termination requires filing a Notice of Termination of Domestic Partnership (Form DP-3) with the Secretary of State or through the court system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Confidential Declaration of Domestic Partnership

California Family Code Section 297.1

This form is used to establish a domestic partnership in California. Both partners must sign in the presence of a notary public.

Partner A Information
Partner B Information
Confidential Domestic Partnership Information
Notary Section
Signatures

Signature Requirements

Both partners must sign this form in the presence of a notary public. The notary will complete the notary section after verifying identities and witnessing signatures.

Schedule Signing Appointment

Notary Public Signing Service

Schedule an appointment with a notary public to sign your Domestic Partnership Agreement. Both partners must be present with valid photo identification.

Appointment Details
Contact Information

What to Bring

  • Completed DP-1A form (if applicable)
  • Valid government-issued photo ID for both partners
  • Payment for notary services ($15 standard fee)

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