Filing a declaration of domestic partnership allows for visitation rights at health care, correctional and juvenile facilities among registered couples. The declaration must be signed in front of a notary public and the document notarized. It can be submitted online, by mail or in person.
“While traditional health insurance plans typically only cover married spouses and their dependents, domestic partner health insurance extends coverage to couples who are not legally married but live together and share financial responsibilities,” Evan Tunis, the president of Florida Healthcare Insurance, told GoodRx ...
In Florida, there is no statewide recognition of domestic partnership. Only the counties of Palm Beach, Volusia, Broward, Orange, Pinellas, Miami-Dade, Leon, Monroe, and Sarasota recognize domestic partnerships, enabling legal benefits for those couples.
Ingly, Broward County has created a system for such relationships, referred to as domestic partnerships, to be registered, amended and terminated.
Obtain the "Declaration of Domestic Partnership" form online or at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's main office in the Recording Department (Room 4.2500) or at any branch location. Complete the form so it is legible and have it notarized.
Obtain the "Declaration of Domestic Partnership" form online or at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's main office in the Recording Department (Room 4.2500) or at any branch location. Complete the form so it is legible and have it notarized.
How to Register a Domestic Partnership Download a Declaration of Domestic Partnership (PDF) Form or obtain one from Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division. Complete the form. Take or mail the notarized form to: Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division Governmental Center Room 114 115 S.
Challenges to a Domestic Partnership in Florida Tax Issues: Domestic partners are not allowed to file taxes jointly. Also, health insurance benefits extended by one partner's employer to the other partner may be considered taxable income.
A valid domestic partnership relationship may be registered by any two (2) persons by filing a declaration of domestic partnership with the Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department, which declaration shall comply with all requirements set forth in this chapter for establishing such domestic partnership.
Domestic partnership termination Either partner of a registered domestic partnership may terminate such relationship by filing a notarized Declaration of Termination of Domestic Partnership Relationship. Upon receipt of a completed application, you will receive a letter certifying the termination.