Ann Arbor, MI · Washtenaw County
Declaration of Domestic Partnership
This declaration records two partners’ statements about their relationship and eligibility; both partners complete and sign it for filing with the City of Ann Arbor Clerk.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This declaration records two partners’ statements about their relationship, shared necessities, eligibility, and marital or partnership status. The form says each signature requires notarization and lists fees, including a resident discount and mail processing fee. Both partners complete and sign it, then file it with the City Clerk to request a domestic partnership certificate; the form also notes that collected information is public and may be viewed by requestors.
Who needs it
Couples seeking to register a domestic partnership with the City of Ann Arbor must complete this declaration and have both partners’ signatures notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a separate “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat for each partner; both partners sign their respective declarations before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Get the City of Ann Arbor Declaration of Domestic Partnership form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested details for both partners and review the declarations before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for both partners’ signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both partners sign their declarations during the online notarization session and complete the jurats.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized declaration with the Ann Arbor City Clerk and follow the form’s fee instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ann Arbor. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to have both partners’ signatures notarized?
- Yes. The declaration states that each signature requires notarization and provides a separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat for each partner.
- How do I submit the completed declaration?
- After both partners complete and notarize their signatures, file the declaration with the City Clerk. The form lists a mail processing fee; confirm current submission details with the Clerk.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this declaration?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by notaries authorized under state law (MCL 55.261 et seq.). Confirm with the City Clerk that it accepts this form notarized online.
- What if I am unsure whether the City accepts online notarization?
- Contact the City Clerk before submitting; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.