Domestic partnership california 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Confidential Declaration of Domestic Partnership in the editor.
2. Begin by ensuring both partners meet the requirements outlined in Family Code section 297. This includes confirming that neither partner is married or in another domestic partnership.
3. In the designated fields, print your names legibly in the order requested: Last name, First name, Middle name. If applicable, include any suffixes.
4. If either partner wishes to change their name post-registration, enter the new last and/or middle names along with their date of birth in the optional name change sections.
5. Complete your mailing address accurately, ensuring no abbreviations are used for city names.
6. Both partners must sign the form and have their signatures notarized. Ensure you sign using your names as they appear on the form before any changes.
7. Once completed, submit your form by mail or deliver it in person to the Secretary of State’s office as per the provided instructions.

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