Declaration of Domestic Partnership: Notarization

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By the notaries at Mar Vista Cheap Mobile Notary, commissioned by the California Secretary of State · Updated October 26, 2026 · Sources: California Notary Public Handbook (Secretary of State, 2026), California Secretary of State: Domestic Partners Registry, Family Code § 297

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How it works

1. Download the current Declaration of Domestic Partnership from the Secretary of State and read the instructions and eligibility requirements.
2. Fill in everything except the signatures.
3. Both partners sign in front of a notary, each with acceptable ID. You can sign at the same appointment or separately.
4. File the notarized declaration with the Secretary of State with the fee, by mail or in person.

Ending a domestic partnership

Some short partnerships without children or significant property can be ended with a Notice of Termination filed with the Secretary of State; others must go through court, like a divorce. Check the Secretary of State’s eligibility rules, and if a form you file requires notarization, we can come to you.

Getting married instead, or too?

We also perform marriage ceremonies, and can help with a confidential marriage license through a partner notary authorized by the county.

Common questions

Does a domestic partnership declaration need to be notarized?

Yes. Both partners’ signatures on the California Declaration of Domestic Partnership must be notarized before filing.

Do we both have to be there at the same time?

No. Each partner can sign before a notary separately, as long as both signatures are notarized before you file.

Can you file it for us?

We notarize it. Filing is done with the Secretary of State by mail or in person, along with the filing fee.