Get Acknowledgment Of Paternity - Legal Forms

This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for filling out the acknowledgment of paternity form, a crucial document for establishing paternity for a child born out of wedlock. By following these steps, users can confidently complete the form online, ensuring all necessary information is accurately provided.

Follow the steps to complete the acknowledgment of paternity form online.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Read the 'Paternity Acknowledgment Packet' and the 'Acknowledgment of Paternity' carefully. Ensure that you understand the purpose of the form and any related instructions prior to filling it out.
3. Use only black ink while filling out the form. If completing online, ensure the text is printed clearly. Avoid any alterations, as changes to the form will invalidate it.
4. Fill out all blanks or boxes on the form. Missing or incorrect information may delay the filing process. Be mindful of the specific details required for both the child and parents.
5. Ensure that the child's information includes the full name as it appears on the birth certificate, along with the birthdate and place of birth. If the child's name needs to change, note that only the last name can be modified after the child is three months old.
6. Provide complete and accurate information for both parents, including names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and addresses. Be sure to use legal names without nicknames.
7. Each parent must sign the acknowledgment in the presence of a witness or notary public. If the parents are signing separately, ensure the child's information matches on each form and submit both forms together.
8. Once completed and signed, return all pages of the acknowledgment (except the instructions) to the designated address provided in the form. If necessary, keep a copy for your records.
9. If changes are needed or the form cannot be completed correctly, request a new form and begin the process again. Do not make any corrections on the existing form.
10. After submitting, ensure to save any confirmation of your submission. You can now download or print the acknowledgment for your records.

Start filling out your acknowledgment of paternity online today.