Qualifying "Domestic Partnership" Standard Be at least 18 years old and able to contract; Not be related in any way that would prohibit a marriage in Pennsylvania; Be each other's sole domestic partner; Not have been in another domestic partnership in the past 6 months (absent death or marriage of the other partner);
In Pennsylvania, domestic partnerships are not recognized statewide, but the City of Philadelphia does recognize domestic partnerships for couples that provides them with the same rights and benefits as other spouses, including healthcare and leave benefits if they work as exempt city employees.
Currently, Pennsylvania does not provide a legal domestic partnership status. As such, there is no verification process or specific documentation required for domestic partnerships in the state.
Currently, Pennsylvania does not provide a legal domestic partnership status. As such, there is no verification process or specific documentation required for domestic partnerships in the state.