C.R.S. Section 14-15-109
Civil union license and certificate

(1)

The executive director of the department shall prescribe the form for an application for a civil union license, consisting of, at a minimum, the following information:

(a)

Name, sex, address, social security number, and date and place of birth of each party to the proposed civil union. For such purpose, proof of date of birth may be obtained from a birth certificate, a driver’s license, or other comparable evidence.

(b)

If either party has previously been married or has previously been a party to a civil union, the name of the spouse or the name of the other party and the date, place, and court in which the marriage or civil union was dissolved or declared invalid or the date and place of death of the deceased spouse or the deceased party to a civil union;

(c)

Name and address of the parents or guardian of each party; and

(d)

Whether the parties are related to each other and, if so, their relationship.

(2)

The executive director of the department shall prescribe the forms for the civil union license and the civil union certificate. The department shall provide the forms to the county clerk and recorders in the state.

(3)

A civil union license and a civil union certificate do not constitute evidence of the parties’ intent to create a common law marriage.

Source: Section 14-15-109 — Civil union license and certificate, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

14‑15‑101
Short title 14‑15‑102
Legislative declaration 14‑15‑103
Definitions 14‑15‑104
Requisites of a valid civil union 14‑15‑105
Individual - civil union with relative - prohibited 14‑15‑106
Restrictions as to minors and wards 14‑15‑107
Rights, benefits, protections, duties, obligations, responsibilities, and other incidents of parties to a civil union 14‑15‑108
Modification of civil union terms through an agreement 14‑15‑109
Civil union license and certificate 14‑15‑110
Issuance of a civil union license - certification - fee 14‑15‑110.5
Civil union license and certificate without appearing in person 14‑15‑111
When civil union licenses issued - validity 14‑15‑112
Persons authorized to certify civil unions - registration - fee 14‑15‑113
Civil union license required for certification 14‑15‑114
Evidence of civil union 14‑15‑115
Dissolution, legal separation, and declaration of invalidity of civil unions - jurisdiction - venue 14‑15‑116
Reciprocity - principle of comity 14‑15‑117
Application of article to joint tax returns - legislative declaration 14‑15‑118
Construction 14‑15‑118.5
Construction - effect when parties to a civil union marry - dissolution process 14‑15‑119
Severability

Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 14-15-109’s source at colorado.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The Colorado Bar Association runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Find a Licensed Lawyer

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_14-15-109

Original Source: Section 14-15-109 — Civil union license and certificate, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.pdf (last accessed Jul. 25, 2023).