Domestic Partnership Registration (Clerk's Office)

Description

The Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida finds that there are many individuals who establish and maintain a significant personal, emotional and economic relationship with another individual. Individuals forming such domestic partnerships often live in a committed relationship. Domestic partners are often denied certain benefits and rights because there is no established system for such relationships to be registered or recognized. It is in the best interest of Palm Beach County to be responsive to the changing needs of society and to treat all persons fairly and equitably. Palm Beach County recognizes that long-term committed relationships foster economic stability and emotional and psychological bonds. Domestic Partners must meet the following requirements: 1. Each party is at least 18 years old and competent to contract; 2 Neither party is married, nor a partner to another domestic partnership relationship; 3. Each party is the sole domestic partner of the other person; 4. Each party is not related to the other by blood; 5. Both parties consent to the domestic partnership relationship without force, duress or fraud; 6. Both parties agree to be jointly responsible for each other’s basic food, shelter, common necessities of life and welfare; 7. Neither party has been a member of another domestic partnership for the past year; 8. Each party shares his or her primary residence with the other Forms are available at all office locations and online at www.pbcountyclerk.com

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4 pm

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

See details.

Fees

Fee: $50

Intake Procedure

Forms are available at all office locations and online at www.pbcountyclerk.com

Languages

English, Spanish, Creole.

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers