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What is NYC RCNY § 4-01?

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(a) Both parties must be present at the time of submitting their affidavit to register as domestic partners at the City Clerk's office. Parties must provide acceptable identification as specified in 51 RCNY § 4-03, and register during regular business hours.

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§ 4-01 Domestic Partner Affidavit Form.

RCNY § 4-01

(a)Both parties must be present at the time of submitting their affidavit to register as domestic partners at the City Clerk's office. Parties must provide acceptable identification as specified in 51 RCNY § 4-03, and register during regular business hours.

(b)Both partners must sign the affidavit in the presence of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Deeds who will then sign and notarize the document before the affidavit is submitted for registration in the City Clerk's office.

(c)The foregoing do not apply to cases where City Clerk personnel are processing a domestic partnership registration in a prison or a hospital, pursuant to 51 RCNY § 4-02.

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