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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Thirty-four couples have signed up on Salt Lake City's domestic partner registry.
The registry began six months ago. Most of those who have signed up are same-sex couples.
The registry is open to two people who are not married but can show they're financially dependent on each other.
Through the registry, employers can extend health care and other benefits to their employees' domestic partners including gay couples, siblings, long-term roommates and parents. The registry also secures hospital visitation rights.
According to the 2007 census survey, there are 18,358 households headed by unmarried partners in Salt Lake County, including 1,644 same-sex pairs.
Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune
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