Dear Mayor:

We have recently received queries from some local government officials about the implications of the New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act for municipalities.

Therefore, I would like to direct your attention to a source of information about this law that should be very helpful in answering any questions you may have. It is located on the website of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services at http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/dp2.shtml

The information that you will find at this website includes:

1. Frequently Asked Questions

2. Domestic Partnership in New Jersey Brochure (in English and Spanish)

3. Sample Affidavit form for Domestic Partnership

4. Notice of Rights and Obligations of Domestic Partners (in English and Spanish)

5. Rights of Domestic Partners in Hospitals [Word 802KB] [PDF 181KB]

6. Links to Domestic Partnership Information from other State Departments:

* New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
* New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits

If you have any questions or concerns about this communication, please contact Deborah M. Kole, Staff Attorney, at the League, ex. 37, or at dkole@njslom.com.