The Domestic Partnership Letter (Lebenspartnerschaftserklärung) is a crucial document in the German legal system for individuals seeking to formalize their domestic partnership. It serves as an official declaration of intention and is required by the Civil Registry Office (Standesamt) as part of the partnership registration process. This document became particularly significant with the introduction of the German Civil Partnership Act (Lebenspartnerschaftsgesetz) and continues to be relevant even after the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2017. The letter must include specific personal information, declarations, and confirmations as required by German law, and may need to be accompanied by various supporting documents. It's used not only for the initial registration but also serves as a reference document for various legal and administrative purposes, from immigration to financial matters.
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1. Personal Information: Full legal names, birth dates, places of birth, current addresses, and nationalities of both partners
2. Declaration of Intent: Clear statement expressing the mutual intention to enter into a registered domestic partnership
3. Legal Capacity Confirmation: Statement confirming both parties are of legal age and capacity to enter into partnership
4. Partnership Status Declaration: Confirmation that neither party is married or in another registered partnership
5. Venue and Date: Proposed location and date for the partnership registration
6. Signature Block: Space for both partners' signatures and date of signing
1. Property Declaration: Statement about existing property and intended property regime (separation or community of property)
2. Children Statement: Information about existing children from previous relationships and any agreements regarding their care
3. Name Declaration: Statement about intended name changes after partnership registration, if any
4. Power of Attorney: Optional authorization for one partner to act on behalf of the other in registration matters
5. Religious or Cultural Ceremonies: Details of any additional ceremonies planned alongside the civil registration
1. Identity Documents: Copies of valid identification documents for both partners
2. Birth Certificates: Official copies of birth certificates for both partners
3. Certificate of No Impediment: Official documents confirming no legal obstacles to partnership registration
4. Residence Certificates: Proof of current residence for both partners
5. Previous Partnership Dissolution: If applicable, documentation of divorce or dissolution of previous partnerships
6. Translation Certificates: Certified translations of any documents not in German
Relevant legal definitions
Registered Life Partnership
Partners
Civil Registry Office
Partnership Registration
Common Residence
Partnership Property Regime
Civil Status
Certificate of No Impediment
Registration Authority
Declaration of Intent
Legal Capacity
Shared Name
Place of Registration
Supporting Documents
Official Translation
Legal Representatives
Witnesses
Partners
Civil Registry Office
Partnership Registration
Common Residence
Partnership Property Regime
Civil Status
Certificate of No Impediment
Registration Authority
Declaration of Intent
Legal Capacity
Shared Name
Place of Registration
Supporting Documents
Official Translation
Legal Representatives
Witnesses
Clauses
Relevant Industries
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Public Administration
Government Services
Personal Services
Immigration Services
Financial Services
Insurance
Real Estate
Social Services
Healthcare
Relevant Teams
Legal Operations
Public Records
Civil Registry
Administrative Services
Document Processing
Compliance
Legal Advisory
Immigration Processing
Personal Status Administration
Client Services
Relevant Roles
Civil Registry Officer
Legal Administrator
Immigration Officer
Family Law Attorney
Notary Public
Public Administration Clerk
Legal Secretary
Partnership Registrar
Administrative Law Judge
Social Services Coordinator
Legal Compliance Officer
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