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Couples can be officially recognized by the City of Philadelphia as life partners. The Marriage License Department of the Register of Wills administers this service.
This page collects resources related to life partnership, including forms used for registering or terminating a partnership.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: Life partnership guidelines PDF | Description: | Released: November 14, 2024 | Format: |
| Name: Life partnership registration packet PDF | Description: | Released: November 21, 2024 | Format: |
| Name: Life partnership termination packet PDF | Description: | Released: November 14, 2024 | Format: |
| Name: Designation of life partner to determine final disposition of remains PDF | Description: | Released: November 14, 2024 | Format: |
| Name: Establishment of relationship rights with a minor child PDF | Description: | Released: November 14, 2024 | Format: |
