They have a list of terms that have to be met to qualify, and you must both sign an affidavit certifying that:
* Both partners are over 18 years old.
* You share a close personal relationship and are responsible for each other's common welfare.
* You are each other's sole domestic partner.
* Neither of you are legally married to another person, nor had another domestic partner within a specified time frame (here, the last 30 days).
* You are not related by blood closer than would limit your rights to marry in this state.
* You share the same regular and permanent residence with the intent to continue to do so indefinitely.
* You are jointly financially responsible for basic living expenses, notably food, shelter, and medical expenses (but need not contribute equally as long as both agree to be jointly responsible).
* You were both mentally competent to consent to contract when their relationship began.
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