A Domestic Partnership is a legal relationship in New York, for couples who have a close and committed personal relationship.
You and your partner may register a Domestic Partnership if you meet the following requirements:
- You are both New York City residents or at least one of you works for the City of New York on the date of registration.
- You are both18 or older.
- Neither of you is already married or related by blood.
- You have a close and committed personal relationship, live together, and have been living together continuously.
- You have the same address.
- Neither of you is currently in another Domestic Partnership or has been registered as a member of another Domestic Partnership within the last six months.
Last Reviewed: August 2, 2023