Requirements of a Domestic Partnership
A domestic partnership shall exist between two persons if the following is true:
- The persons are not related by blood closer than would bar marriage in the State of New York
- Neither person is married
- Both persons are 18 years of age or older
- Both the persons are competent to enter into a contract
- The persons declare that they are each others' sole domestic partner
- The persons currently share a primary residence within the Town of Southampton and declare that they intend to do so for the indefinite future
- The persons declare that they are in a relationship of mutual support, caring, and commitment and are responsible for each others' welfare. For these purposes, "mutual support" means that they contribute mutually to each others' maintenance and support
- Both persons agree to file a termination of partnership if there is a change in the status of their domestic partnership
- The persons shall file a statement of domestic partnership as set forth in this chapter and pay the required fee
If the above statements are true, please fill out the Domestic Registry Application (PDF).
