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* [[Berkeley, California|City of Berkeley]]: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. |
* [[Berkeley, California|City of Berkeley]]: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. |
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As of 2012, 19 U.S. states and the District of Columbia legally recognize and document same-sex relationships in some fashion, be it by same-sex marriage, civil union or domestic partnership registries. Many counties and municipalities outside of these states also provide domestic partnership registries which are not officially recognized by the laws of their states and are only valid within those counties. In addition, many counties continue to provide their own domestic partnership registries while their states also provide larger registries; a couple can only maintain registration on one registry, requiring the couple to de-register from the state registry before registering with the county registry.
These are the cities and counties of United States which offer a domestic partnership, classified by census region [1] :
West Region
Pacific Division
Hawaii
Civil unions are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
Alaska
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Washington State
Same-sex marriages (the law is on hold, pending a referendum outcome in November) and domestic partnerships are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- City of Lacey: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Olympia: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Notarized applications are accepted by mail when accompanied by appropriate payment.
- City of Seattle: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Notarized applications are accepted by mail when accompanied by appropriate payment.
- City of Tumwater: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Oregon
Domestic partnerships are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- City of Ashland: No residency requirement. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Eugene: No residency requirement. Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
- Multnomah County: No residency requirement. Both partners must be present. Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
California
Domestic partnerships are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples. Proposition 8 passed by voters in November 2008 by 52 percent putting same-sex marriage on hold and pending court outcomes.
- City of Berkeley: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Beverly Hills: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Cathedral City: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Davis: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Laguna Beach: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Long Beach: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Benefits include visitation rights in hospitals and correctional facilities equal to those given to a spouse.
- Los Angeles County : Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Marin County: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed in the county. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Oakland: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed by the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Palm Springs: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Palo Alto: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Petaluma: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Sacramento: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of San Francisco: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed by the city or county government. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Santa Barbara County : Residents of the county or at least one partner employed in the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Santa Barbara: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Santa Monica: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of West Hollywood: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Notarized applications are accepted by mail when accompanied by appropriate payment.
Mountain Division
Idaho
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Montana
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Wyoming
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Nevada
Domestic partnerships are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
Utah
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- Salt Lake City : The Mutual Commitment Registry is open to city residents.
Colorado
Designated Beneficiary Agreements (with limited rights) are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- City of Boulder: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Denver: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Arizona
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Phoenix: Must be resident of Phoenix. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Tucson : No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
New Mexico
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Midwest Region
West North Central Division
North Dakota
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
South Dakota
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Minnesota
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Crystal: At least one partner must reside or work in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[2]
- City of Duluth: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Eagan: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[3]
- City of Eden Prairie: Must work or live in Eden Prairie, Minn. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[4]
- City of Edina: Must work or live in Edina, Minn. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Falcon Heights: At least one partner must reside or work in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[5]
- City of Golden Valley: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[6]
- City of Maplewood[7]
- City of Minneapolis: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Red Wing: At least one partner must reside or work in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[8]
- City of Richfield: At least one partner must live or work in Richfield. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[9]
- City of Robbinsdale: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[10]
- City of Rochester: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[11]
- City of Saint Paul: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Shorewood[12]
- City of St. Louis Park: At least one partner must reside or work in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[13]
Nebraska
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Iowa
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- City of Iowa City: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Kansas
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Lawrence: Both individuals must be residents of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Missouri
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Clayton: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[14]
- City of Columbia: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Jackson County: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[15]
- City of Kansas City: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Olivette: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[16]
- City of St. Louis: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- University City: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[17]
East North Central Division
Wisconsin
Domestic partnerships with limited rights (similar to Maine) are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- Dane County (Madison) : Residents of the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Eau Claire: City employees only. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[18]
- City of Madison: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Milwaukee: Residents in Milwaukee County. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Racine: City employees only. Only applies to state-registered domestic partners, which are defined by state law as same-sex couples.[19]
Michigan
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level. On December 22, 2011, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law HB 4770, which bans domestic partner benefits for unmarried public employees.[20] The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the law in federal court.[21]
- City of Ann Arbor: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Notarized applications are accepted by mail when accompanied by appropriate payment.
- City of Detroit: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[22]
- City of East Lansing[23]
Illinois
Civil unions are granted throughout the entire state to same-sex couples.
- Cook County (Chicago) : Limited to same-sex couples.
- Village of Oak Park (Cook County): Residents of the city. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Urbana: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Indiana
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Ohio
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Athens: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[24]
- City of Cincinnati: Employees of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[25]
- City of Cleveland: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Cleveland Heights: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Cuyahoga County: At least one partner must be employed by the county. Same-sex couples only.[26]
- City of Dayton: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[27]
- City of Toledo: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[28]
- Village of Yellow Springs: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[29]
North-East Region
New England Division
Vermont
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
Rhode Island
Civil unions are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
New Hampshire
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
Maine
Domestic partnerships with limited rights (similar to Wisconsin) are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples. John Baldacci signed a bill into law on May 6, 2009 allowing same-sex marriage, but the law was delayed from becoming effective until enough signatures were gathered for a citizens vote. The result was the recently enacted law did get repealed by 53 percent of citizens by the infamous "people's veto" on November 3, 2009 [30].
- City of Portland: Residents of the city. Benefits include the visitation rights at city health facilities equal to those given to a spouse. Same-sex couples only.
Massachusetts
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
- City of Boston: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of Brewster: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of Brookline: No residency requirement. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Cambridge (Harvard University): No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Benefits include visitation rights in hospitals and correctional facilities equal to those given to a spouse. A domestic partner, who is also the parent or legal guardian of a child, may file a form at or send a letter to the child's school to indicate that the parent's domestic partner shall have access to the child's records.
- Town of Nantucket: No residency requirement. Open to opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of Provincetown: No residency requirement for registrants. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. Benefits include visitation rights in hospitals and correctional facilities equal to those given to a spouse. A domestic partner, who is also the parent or legal guardian of a child, may file a form at or send a letter to the child's school to indicate that the parent's domestic partner shall have access to the child's records.
Connecticut
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
- City of Hartford: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
civil unions are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
Middle Atlantic Division
New York State
Same-sex marriages are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
- City of Albany : No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of Babylon: Residents of the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[31]
- Town of East Hampton: Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
- Village of Great Neck: Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[32]
- Village of Great Neck Plaza: Both partners must be residents of the village, or at least one partner must be employed by the village. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[33]
- Town of Huntingon: Residents of the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[34]
- City of Ithaca: No residency requirement. Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
- Town of Ithaca: Residents of the town or at least one partner employed by the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of New York: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed by the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of North Hempstead: Both partners must be residents of the town, or at least one partner must be employed by the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[35]
- Village of North Hills[36]
- City of Rochester: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- County of Rockland (New City): Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county government. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Village of Roslyn Estates: Both partners must be residents of the village, or at least one partner must be employed by the village. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[37]
- Town of Southampton: Residents of the town. Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
- Town of Southold: At least one partner must be a resident of the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[38]
- Suffolk County (Riverhead): Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Westchester County (White Plains): No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Pennsylvania
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Allentown: At least one partner must work or have worked for the city. Same-sex couples only.[39]
- City of Philadelphia: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed by the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Pittsburgh: No residency requirement. Limited to same-sex couples.
- City of Harrisburg: Both opposite- and same-sex couples may register as "Life Partners" with the City of Harrisburg's Life Partnership Registry.[40]
- Borough of State College: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[41]
New Jersey
Civil unions are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
South Region
West South Central Division
Oklahoma
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Texas
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of El Paso: At least one partner must be employed by the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[42]
- Travis County (Austin) : No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Arkansas
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Eureka Springs: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
Louisiana
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of New Orleans: Residents of the city or at least one partner employed in the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
East South Central Division
Kentucky
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Tennessee
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Mississippi
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Alabama
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
South Atlantic Division
Delaware
Civil unions are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
Maryland
Same-sex marriage (effective January 1, 2013 - pending a referendum outcome in November) and domestic partnerships are granted throughout the entire state for same-sex couples.
- City of Takoma Park: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[43]
Washington, DC
Same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships are provided in the district.
West Virginia
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Virginia
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
North Carolina
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- City of Asheville: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[44]
- Town of Carrboro: Residents of the town or at least one partner employed by the town. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Town of Chapel Hill: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Durham[45]
- Durham County: Employees of the county. Same-sex couples only.[46]
- City of Greensboro[45]
- Mecklenburg County: Employees of the county. Same-sex couples only.[47]
- Orange County[45]
South Carolina
No recognition for same-sex couples on state, county or city level.
Georgia
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- Unified Gov. of Athens-Clarke County: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Atlanta: Residents of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Fulton County (Atlanta): Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Limited to same-sex couples.
Florida
There is no legal recognition for same-sex couples on a state level.
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale): Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Gainesville: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[48]
- City of Key West: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- City of Kissimmee: Employees of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[49]
- Leon County: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[50]
- City of Miami Beach: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
- Miami-Dade County: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. The cities of Miami[51] and South Miami[52] also grant additional benefits to domestic partners registered in Miami-Dade County.
- Monroe County: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[53]
- Orange County: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[54]
- City of Orlando: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[55]
- Palm Beach County: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[56]
- City of Sarasota: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[57]
- City of St. Cloud: Employees of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[49]
- City of St. Petersburg: Employees of the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[58]
- City of Tampa: At least one domestic partner must work for the city. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.[59]
- City of Tampa: Domestic Partnership Registry adopted unanimously by Tampa City Council to take effect on July 4, 2012.[60]
- City of West Palm Beach: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
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- ^ {{ It allows for, both opposite and same-sex unmarried couples, the rights to: Visit each other in health-care facilities. Make medical decisions for a partner who is incapacitated. Make funeral arrangements for a partner who dies. Be notified as a family member in an emergency involving a partner. And Participate in the education of the child of a domestic partner. April 5th, 2012