The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is the sworn statement, printed as "Affidavit of Domestic Partnership Registration," that two people sign to declare themselves domestic partners in Onondaga County, New York. The Onondaga County Clerk publishes it on its Forms & Links page. Both partners must meet every requirement listed on the form, and the notary completes the jurat at the bottom. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the County Clerk.
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What is Affidavit of Domestic Partnership – Onondaga County, NY?
The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is a one-page sworn statement in which two people declare, under oath, that they meet the requirements for registering as domestic partners in Onondaga County, New York. The form is published by the Onondaga County Clerk.
By signing, the partners state that:
- they both reside in Onondaga County;
- they are both 18 or older and mentally competent to consent to contract;
- neither is currently married;
- neither is the adopted child of the other, or related by blood in a way that would bar marriage in New York State;
- they depend on each other for support (or are mutually interdependent), live together, are in a close and personal relationship and intend to stay in it;
- each is the other's sole Domestic Partner;
- neither ended a previous domestic partnership within the six months before the affidavit is filed;
- they agree to file an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership if the partnership ends.
Each partner prints a name and signs, and a notary public completes the "Sworn to before me" line. The form also states that the certificate is accepted for filing and issued on the sworn statement of the applicants, under penalty of perjury, and that the County of Onondaga and the County Clerk assume no liability for the validity of the partnership. The form refers to a Local Law of the county; the text printed on it does not give the number.
This is not a form for ending a partnership: the Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership is a separate document that the form says the partners agree to file.
Who needs to file Affidavit of Domestic Partnership – Onondaga County, NY?
Two people who want to register as domestic partners in Onondaga County use this affidavit, and both must sign it. Each of the following must be true of both partners:
- Both reside in Onondaga County.
- Both are 18 years of age or older and mentally competent to enter and consent to contract.
- Neither is currently married.
- Neither is the adopted child of the other, is related to the other by blood in a manner that would bar marriage in New York State, or is related by blood in a manner that would bar marriage in New York State to the other person's lawful spouse.
- They are dependent or mutually interdependent on each other for support, live together, are in a close and personal relationship and intend to remain in it.
- Each is the other's sole Domestic Partner and intends to remain so.
- Neither ended a previous domestic partnership in the six months immediately before the affidavit is filed.
If any of these statements is not true for you, you cannot truthfully sign the affidavit, which is made under penalty of perjury. The form names no representative who may sign for a partner. The County Clerk's Forms & Links page notes that the Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
When to file Affidavit of Domestic Partnership – Onondaga County, NY
File the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership when you and your partner meet all the listed requirements and want to register as domestic partners. The form prints no due date. One timing rule appears on it: neither partner may have terminated a previous domestic partnership within the six (6) months immediately before the affidavit is filed, so a recent termination delays eligibility. The affidavit must be sworn before a notary public, so plan to sign it where a notary is present. If the partnership later ends, the form says the partners agree to file an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership; it sets no deadline for that filing.
How to fill out Affidavit of Domestic Partnership – Onondaga County, NY
Read each statement on the form
Check that both of you meet every bullet under "domestic partners per the requirements," including residence, age, marital status, family relationship, interdependence and sole-partner status.
Confirm residence in Onondaga County
Both partners must reside in Onondaga County, as the first statement says. Do not continue if either of you lives elsewhere.
Check the six-month rule
Make sure neither of you ended a previous domestic partnership within the six (6) months immediately before the affidavit is filed.
Print both partners' names
Write each partner's name on its own Print Name line. Each partner has a separate Signature line next to it.
Sign the affidavit
Each partner signs on the Signature line beside the printed name. Sign where the notary can administer the oath, since the form is sworn.
Have a notary complete the jurat
The notary fills in the day, month and year in "Sworn to before me this ___ day of _, 20" and signs as Notary Public.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, signatures and the notary section, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit. Keep a copy, since you agree to file an Affidavit of Termination if the partnership ends.
How to submit Affidavit of Domestic Partnership – Onondaga County, NY
The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is issued by the Onondaga County Clerk, which lists it under Forms & Links at https://onondaga.gov/clerk/forms/. The form itself prints no mailing address, portal, office hours or fee, so confirm how and where the Clerk accepts it before you send or deliver it.
Before you submit, make sure of the following:
- Both partners have printed their names and signed.
- A notary public has completed the "Sworn to before me this ___ day of _, 20" line and signed as Notary Public.
- The form states that the certificate is accepted for filing and issued on the sworn statement of the applicants.
The Clerk's page says the County Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or assist in completing forms. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels of the Onondaga County Clerk.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing without a notary present or leaving the "Sworn to before me" line and the Notary Public signature blank; the form is a sworn affidavit.
- Having only one partner print a name and sign; the form has separate Print Name and Signature lines for each partner.
- Signing when either partner is still married, which the form excludes.
- Registering when one partner lives outside Onondaga County; the form requires both to reside in the county.
- Filing within six months of terminating a previous domestic partnership; the form bars this for either partner.
- Signing while either partner has another Domestic Partner; each must be the other's sole partner.
- Signing when the partners are related by blood in a way that would bar marriage in New York State, or when one is the adopted child of the other.
- Overlooking the agreement to file an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership if the partnership ends.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership?
It is a sworn statement, published by the Onondaga County Clerk, in which two people declare they meet the requirements to be domestic partners in Onondaga County. Both sign it, and a notary public swears them. It is made under penalty of perjury.
Who can sign the Onondaga County Affidavit of Domestic Partnership?
Two people who both live in Onondaga County, are 18 or older and mentally competent, are not currently married, are not related in a way that bars marriage in New York State, live together and depend on each other, and have no other Domestic Partner.
Does the affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The form is a sworn statement and has a "Sworn to before me" line for a notary public to complete with the day, month and year, plus a Notary Public signature. Both partners sign and the affidavit is made under penalty of perjury.
Is the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership an Onondaga County property tax form?
No. It contains no property tax content; it is a domestic partnership registration affidavit. The Onondaga County Clerk's Forms & Links page lists many other forms, such as mortgage tax exemption affidavits and the Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) petition.
Can I fill out the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. You still need your partner's signature and a notary's jurat. FillingPDF is independent, is not affiliated with the County Clerk and does not file the affidavit.
What if our domestic partnership ends?
The affidavit states that you agree to file an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership if the partnership is terminated. The form prints no deadline for that filing. Also, neither partner can register a new partnership within six months of terminating a previous one.
Will the County Clerk help me fill out the form?
No. The Clerk's Forms & Links page says the County Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or provide assistance in completing forms. The form also says the county and the Clerk assume no liability for the validity of the partnership.
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