Get Voluntary Acknowledgement Of Paternity Oregon

Filling out the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form is an important step for parents to formally recognize paternity. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring you understand the requirements and process involved.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Carefully read the instructions at the beginning of the form. Remember, this is a legal document, and accuracy is crucial.
3. Complete Sections 1, 2, and 3 with all required details about the child, mother, and father. Ensure that all names match those on the birth certificate.
4. In Section 4, fill in the Date and County of Marriage if applicable. If a field is unknown, enter 'None' or 'Unknown' instead of leaving it blank.
5. Make sure to fill out the Maiden Surname box meticulously. This refers to the mother's last name at birth.
6. If parents are signing the form separately, the first parent should fill out the Child’s New Last Name in Section 1 to avoid any changes after the first signature.
7. The notary must witness the signing of the affidavit. Parents should print their legal names, sign in the appropriate spaces, and date their signatures correctly.
8. Once completed, remove the first page of instructions and discard it. Send the second page to the State Vital Records office and keep the remaining pages for your records.
9. Ensure all corrections, if necessary, are initialed, and all blank spaces are filled in correctly.
10. Finally, save your changes, download a copy of the form, and print it as needed for notarization.

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