Same sex couples may pre-file their applications for registration as domestic partnership beginning Monday, August 24, 2009 thru September 24, 2009.

The actual certificates will be issued October 1, 2009 when the law takes effect.

According to Pam DuPre with the Secretary of State Ross Miller’s office said that there is no estimate of how many domestic partners will sign up. One estimate is that 2.7 percent of Nevada households are domestic partnerships.

The domestic partnership is a type of civil contract, says Miller. And a couple will fill out a form that must be notarized and pay $50 to have it filed. A ceremonial certification will be available for an additional $15.

The law was approved by the 2009 Legislature over the veto of Gov. Jim Gibbons. It extends rights similar to those held by married couple. They include community property and debt and the right to seek financial support after a breakup.
The law does not require employers to provide insurance coverage to partners of employees.
Miller said “Oct. 1 will be a historic day. We would like as many couples as possible to be part of it by having their certificates in hand. My office will work hard to make it a special day for them.”
Forms are available under the licensing center at www.nvsos.gov