Get Ar Doh Acknowledgement Of Paternity

Filling out the Acknowledgement of Paternity form is an important step for parents wanting to establish legal paternity. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete this process online effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Read the instructions carefully before starting. This document is a legal form, so ensure that you either type or complete it using black ink. Avoid making any alterations to the form.
3. Fill in all required fields on the form. Make sure to include your insurance information, even if it does not cover your child's hospital birth expenses. If you do not have insurance, indicate this by writing 'none.' Providing your Social Security Number is mandatory and may be used for child support purposes.
4. Each parent must sign in the presence of a notary public. Ensure you have proper identification ready, such as a driver's license or a school ID. If the notary uses a rubber stamp, they must stamp both parents' signatures on each copy of the document.
5. If you are at the hospital at the time of your child's birth, inform the staff when you are ready to sign the form. They will assist you in getting it notarized and can mail it on your behalf. Submitting the completed Acknowledgment of Paternity to the hospital staff before the birth certificate is issued incurs no filing fee.
6. If you fill out this form after the birth certificate has been submitted to the Division of Vital Records, remember to sign it in front of a notary public. Again, utilize a rubber stamp if necessary, and follow the instructions for changing your child's last name carefully if applicable. Retain copies of the form for both parents and send the original to the Office of Child Support Enforcement and a copy to the Division of Vital Records.
7. Understand that this Acknowledgment of Paternity can be signed for any child born in Arkansas, and it can be mailed to a parent to sign in front of a notary, if necessary.
8. If the mother was married at the time of conception or during the pregnancy, but the husband is not the biological father, follow the Denial of Husband’s Paternity instructions provided on the back of the form. Ensure this is done before the hospital submits the birth certificate.
9. If a parent wishes to rescind their acknowledgment, they must complete a rescission form and file it with the Division of Vital Records. Contact them to request this form and be aware of the time constraints for filing.
10. Once you have completed all necessary fields and obtained the required signatures, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start completing your Acknowledgment of Paternity online today!