Domestic Partners Registry
Welcome to the Cincinnati Domestic Partner Registry Information Page. We appreciate your interest in this service provided to Cincinnati residents and beyond!
Domestic partnership refers to the non-marital intimate relationship of two adults of the same or different sex, who share a common residence and affirm that they share responsibility for each other's common welfare, and have signed and filed a Declaration of Domestic Partnership with the City.
A domestic partner registry creates a uniform system that provides individuals in committed and caring relationships an opportunity to record their partnerships, making it easier for private and public institutions to recognize such couples and families. It creates a legal record of committed relationships, making it easier for private and public organizations to grant non-marital families certain benefits and privileges. It may also remove the administrative burden on hospitals, universities, employers, and other businesses to define and verify the existence of these committed non-marital relationships.
Cincinnati created its registry through Ordinance in June 2014.