Domestic Partnership Amendment/Marriage Recognition Information The following is information about Domestic Partner Registration and the most current information about the implementation of the "Jury and Marriage Amendment Act of 2009" and the "Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act of 2009." If you are part of a same-sex couple that has been legally married in another state or country, or have been registered as a domestic partner in the jurisdictions that have been certified as substantially similar, there is no need for you to register your marriage or domestic partnership with the city. Please Note: If you are legally married, you will not be able to jointly file your taxes in the District until there is further legislative action. Brochure that provides an overview of Domestic Partner Registration*.  For information about registering for a domestic partnerships and to download registration forms, visit the Vital Records Division on the Department of Health's website. Proposed Rulemaking that lists domestic partnershipa in others jurisdictions that will be recognized in the District, please * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.