Section 8-5-3 Requirements for a Valid Civil Union
A. Two (2) persons who meet all of the following requirements may enter into a civil union:
1. Are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Are not related by blood in a way that would disqualify them from marriage pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-101(A).
3. Are not presently married pursuant to Arizona law.
4. Are competent to enter into a contract.
5. Are not party to any existing civil union, domestic partnership, marriage, or other legally recognized domestic relationship with any third party.
B. A civil union is established by the following process:
1. Two (2) eligible individuals seeking to register a civil union with the Town of Clarkdale must complete and file a notarized affidavit, in a form to be prescribed by the Town Clerk, declaring their intention to register a civil union. This form shall include the name, age, and address of each applicant; a statement that both parties are eligible to register this civil union; and a statement that it is the intent of each party to register this civil union.
2. In addition to the notarized affidavit, civil union partners may submit to the Town, and the Town shall maintain, a statement or list describing any additional documents, such as contracts and agreements, that document the rights, responsibilities and obligations that the civil union partners have established. Such a statement or list shall not be required in order to register a civil union. In order to prevent public access to private, personal information, civil union partners may not submit, and the Town will not maintain, the contracts and agreements themselves.
Certain of these agreements may require additional documentation and other formalities in execution in order to effectuate their intent, pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona. The Town of Clarkdale makes no warranty or guarantee regarding the legality or enforceability of any agreements or nominations of the parties.
3. The Town Clerk shall file the affidavit and any accompanying statement of contractual terms in the records of the Town and shall issue a civil union certificate, upon the payment of the required fee. [Resolution #1447, 2013; Ordinance #356, 2013; prior code § 8-6-3.]