We certify the following: We are each other's sole domestic partner. Neither of us is legally married to anyone. Each of us is at least eighteen (18) years old and mentally competent to consent to this contract. We are not related by blood to a degree of closeness that would prohibit legal marriage in this state.
In order to register, persons shall execute an affidavit of domestic partnership and submit it to the County Clerk, who shall maintain a registry of domestic partnerships. Both parties to the partnership shall be present when the affidavit is submitted.
The Domestic Partnership Registration Affidavit is available on the Clerk's website and in the Clerk's offices. Registrations will be accepted during normal business hours.
Eligibility & Requirements Each person must be at least 18 years old and competent to sign a contract. Neither person is married under Florida law, has a domestic partner or is a member of another civil union. They are not related by blood.
Boyfriends/girlfriends who live together can be considered domestic partners. If you are both sexually active with each other and live together, then yes you are considered domestic partners. But, if you aren't in a sexual relationship with this person, then no, I wouldn't consider you to be domestic partners.
Key Elements of the Affidavit Statement of Cohabitation. The affidavit must state that the couple has been living together as husband and wife continuously and exclusively for at least five years. Absence of Legal Impediments. Both parties must affirm that they are not legally prohibited from marrying. Sworn Declaration.