# N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-5: Notice of termination of domestic partnerships to third parties; requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-5
- **Heading:** Notice of termination of domestic partnerships to third parties; requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-5

## Text

5. a. A former domestic partner who has given a copy of the Certificate of Domestic Partnership to any third party to qualify for any benefit or right and whose receipt of that benefit or enjoyment of that right has not otherwise terminated, shall, upon termination of the domestic partnership, give or send to the third party, at the last known address of the third party, written notification that the domestic partnership has been terminated. A third party that suffers a loss as a result of failure by a domestic partner to provide this notice shall be entitled to seek recovery from the partner who was obligated to send the notice for any actual loss resulting thereby. b. Failure to provide notice to a third party, as required pursuant to this section, shall not delay or prevent the termination of the domestic partnership. L.2003,c.246,s.5.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-1 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-2 Findings, declarations relative to domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-3 Definitions relative to domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4 Affidavit of Domestic Partnership; establishment, requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4.1 Limitation on domestic partnerships on or after February 19, 2007; effect of law establishing civil unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-4.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-5 Notice of termination of domestic partnerships to third parties; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-6 Obligations of domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-7 Preparation of forms and notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-8 Duties of local registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-9 Duties of State registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-10 Jurisdiction of Superior Court relative to termination of domestic partnerships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-11 Applicability of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-12 Rules, regulations; responsible agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-13 Dependent health benefits for domestic partners continued after retirement from certain local public employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-13.md)

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