To establish a domestic partnership with LACERS, you must file a
Declaration of Domestic Partnership or register your
domestic partnership with the State of California. The
Declaration of Domestic Partnership or State-registered domestic
partnership must be filed at least 12 months prior to retirement
in order for your domestic partner to be eligible for a
Continuance benefit.
Filing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership with
Personnel Department, Employee Benefits section is not sufficient
to cover the administration of benefits with LACERS.