Oregon State Domestic Partnership

503-988-2273
clerk@multco.us

House Bill 2032 expands eligibility for Oregon Registered Domestic Partnerships to partners of any sex.

The bill goes into effect January 1, 2024.

Non-same-sex couples wishing to register an Oregon Domestic Partnership must wait to submit their declaration form until January 1, 2024, or later.

If you are interested in purchasing a marriage license, please visit the marriage page.

Are we eligible for a state domestic partnership?

You must meet these requirements to register your domestic partnership with the State of Oregon:

  • At least 18 years of age or older.
  • At least one partner must be a resident of Oregon. 
  • Neither partner can presently be in a marriage or a legally recognized registered domestic partnership. 
  • Are not married or registered as the domestic partner of another person in any jurisdiction. 
  • Are not first cousins or any nearer of kin. 
  • Are mentally competent to consent to contract. 
  • UNTIL DECEMBER 31,2023: Both partners must be of the same sex. 
  • ON JANUARY 1, 2024 AND LATER: Partners may be of any sex.
  • To dissolve a State Domestic Partnership, one must file with their county courthouse as one would do in the case of a divorce.

Applying for your State Domestic Partnership

The Domestic Partnership office is located at:

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd #175
Portland OR 97214

Our office processes State Domestic Partnership registrations between the hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

*Important: The State Domestic Partnership Form 45-6 is required to be on legal size paper (8.5" x 14") , otherwise it will be rejected.*

Here are the steps to take:

  1. Fill out a State Domestic Partnership Form 45-6 and print out on legal size paper. (8.5" x 14") The form must be legible and complete.  If you are unable to print the required legal size document, you may obtain a printed version of the form through our office. 
  2. When you come to our office to complete the process, please bring the following:
  • Your completed and notarized State Domestic Partnership form 45-6 printed on legal size paper (8.5" x 14").
  • Photocopies of your IDs with contact phone numbers
  • The fee for a State Domestic Partnership is $60.  We accept cash, debit and credit cards (fees apply), money orders, and certified funds (cashiers checks).  We do not accept personal checks for the purchase of State Domestic Partnerships.  The fee for using debit and credit cards is 2%.
  • If you wish to purchase certified copies of your registration, the fees are $7.75 additional for one copy, $4.00 each for any additional copies.

Parking is very limited at the Multnomah Building.  Please review our parking and transportation suggestions.

If you have any questions, please contact our office 503-988-2273 option 4 to speak with a customer service representative.

Applying for your State Domestic Partnership By Mail

  1. Fill out a State Domestic Partnership Form 45-6 (646.28 KB) and print out on legal size paper (8.5" x 14"). The form must be legible and complete. If you are unable to print the required legal size document, you may obtain a printed version of the form through our office. 
  2. Please include in your mailing the following:
  • Your completed State Domestic Partnership form 45-6. Your form must be notarized in order to apply by mail.
  • photocopies of your ID with contact phone numbers
  • The fee for a State Domestic Partnership is $60.  We accept money orders, and certified funds (cashiers checks).  (We do not accept personal checks for the purchase of State Domestic Partnerships).
  • If you wish to purchase certified copies of your registration, include $7.75 additional for one copy, $4.00 a piece for any additional copies.

You may drop your document at the 24 hour drop box available at  the Multnomah Building or send by mail to:

Multnomah County Marriage/DP
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd Suite 175
Portland OR 97214

Frequently Asked Questions for Oregon Registered Domestic Partnerships and the Declaration of Oregon Registered Domestic Partnership Form

Instructions For Completing and Filing Declaration of Oregon Registered Domestic Partnership Form
 

Frequently Asked Questions about State Domestic Partnerships

We already registered for a Multnomah County Domestic Partnership. Can that transfer over to a State Domestic Partnership?

No. Multnomah County’s domestic partnership registry does not provide the same level of rights or responsibilities as the statewide system.

Will Multnomah County’s existing domestic partnership registry continue to operate?

Yes. Some couples may choose to use this option.

How do I terminate a state domestic partnership?

Contact your local county courthouse and file the paperwork, as one would do in the case of divorce.

Need extra help?

Contact Division of Assessment Recording & Taxation (DART)

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