Register as Domestic Partners

What to do

Requirements to File with the San Francisco County Clerk

Both partners must be at least 18 years old
Both partners must be present when filing the Declaration of Domestic Partnership
Valid authentic legal photo ID is required from each partner
If you have a previous SF domestic partnership, you must first file a Notice of Ending Domestic Partnership
If you are currently married, you must first dissolve the marriage

Special cases

Filing a San Francisco Domestic Partnership with a Notary Public

The Declaration of Domestic Partnership form is available at the Office of the San Francisco County Clerk and on this website. Complete the registration form and have it notarized by a Notary Public. A copy of the registration is required to be given to a person who witnessed the signing (who may or may not be the Notary).

Please note that if you choose to file with a notary public, you are not filing with the County Clerk, and the County Clerk will not have any record or information regarding the Domestic Partnership.

Filing a Domestic Partnership with the Secretary of State

San Francisco's local program is separate and distinct from the State of California's Domestic Partnership Program. If you are interested in finding out more about the State's Registration, please visit the Secretary of State Domestic Partner Registry or call (916) 653-4984. State registration forms available on the Secretary of State's website.