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How to use or fill out the OR Form 45-21 Instructions online
Filling out the OR Form 45-21 Instructions is an important step in acknowledging paternity. This guide offers clear and actionable steps to assist users in completing the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately provided.
Follow the steps to successfully complete the OR Form 45-21 online.
- Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the OR Form 45-21 and open it in the editor.
 - Begin by reading the instructions carefully to understand the legal significance of the document. Ensure you are prepared to provide all required information about the child, mother, and father.
 - Complete Sections 1, 2, and 3 with the necessary details. Verify that the names match those found on the birth certificate to avoid any discrepancies.
 - If the mother’s maiden surname is required and unknown, explain that it refers to her last name on her birth certificate.
 - If parents are signing at different times, the first parent should fill out the Child’s New Last Name to prevent any changes by the second parent later.
 - Once filling out the form, ensure that all spaces are filled. If certain information is not available, use 'None' or 'Unknown' instead of leaving it blank.
 - Have both parents sign in the presence of a notary public. Avoid any alterations to the document; corrections are only acceptable when initialed by the person providing the information.
 - After filling out the form, remove the first page of instructions. Send the second page to the State Vital Records office and keep the last two pages for your records.
 - Finally, review your form to ensure all information is correct before saving changes, downloading, printing, or sharing the document.
 
Complete your OR Form 45-21 online today to simplify the paternity acknowledgment process.
A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity in Oregon is a formal agreement where both parents recognize the father of a child. This acknowledgment can provide benefits like establishing legal rights and responsibilities for the father. Completing this acknowledgment correctly involves following the OR Form 45-21 Instructions to ensure its validity.
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