# N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-8: Duties of local registrar

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-8
- **Heading:** Duties of local registrar
- **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-8

## Text

8. a. The local registrar shall: (1) stamp each completed Affidavit of Domestic Partnership received with the date of its receipt and the name of the registration district in which it is filed; and (2) immediately provide two copies of the stamped Affidavit of Domestic Partnership to the person who files that document. b. Upon the filing of an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership and payment of the appropriate filing fee, the local registrar shall immediately complete a Certificate of Domestic Partnership with the domestic partners' relevant information and the date that the domestic partnership was established. The local registrar shall then issue to the domestic partners two copies of the certificate and two copies of the Notice of the Rights and Obligations of Domestic Partners. Copies of the Certificate of Domestic Partnership shall be prepared and recorded in the local registrar's records and with the State registrar. c. Each local registrar shall, on or before the 10th day of each calendar month, or sooner if requested by the Department of Health and Senior Services, transmit to the State registrar the original of all the Affidavits of Domestic Partnership and Certificates of Domestic Partnership received or prepared by the local registrar for the preceding month. L.2003,c.246,s.8.

## 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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