Get Ny Form 5-1 2021-2025

Filling out the NY Form 5-1 online can seem overwhelming, but this guide will provide you with clear and detailed instructions to navigate through each section confidently. Whether you are requesting paternity determination or related child support services, our step-by-step approach ensures you complete the form accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the NY Form 5-1 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by identifying yourself as the petitioner. Choose the appropriate box indicating your relation to the child, whether you are the birth mother, father, or someone who believes they may be the father.
3. Provide the residence information for both yourself and the respondent by filling in your respective addresses.
4. Specify the dates of sexual intercourse with the respondent, which you believe may have led to the conception of the child.
5. Indicate whether you or the respondent have given birth to the child, or if you are currently pregnant, by checking the relevant box.
6. If applicable, request an order for genetic testing by checking the designated box.
7. Provide information regarding the marital status of the mother at the time of conception by selecting the appropriate option.
8. Acknowledge any parentage acknowledgements by checking the relevant boxes.
9. Indicate if you are applying for child support services from the Support Collection Unit, or state if you do not wish to apply or are not eligible.
10. Finalize your application by reviewing the confirmation that no previous applications have been made concerning the relief requested.
11. Complete the 'WHEREFORE' section to formally request the court to issue a summons or warrant for further proceedings.
12. Save your changes and ensure you download or print the form as necessary for your records or official submission.

Begin filling out your documents online today to ensure a smooth and efficient process.