This form is a generic affidavit that may be referred to when preparing an affidavit of a putative father of a child as to the identity of the natural father of the child.
Virginia Affidavit of Paternity by Father of Child
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Unmarried parents can sign a form called the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) prior to discharge from the hospital. This is a no cost at the hospital. Unmarried parents are provided a simple and convenient method in Virginia to place the father's name on the child's birth certificate.
When a father signs a birth certificate, this acknowledges that he's the biological father of the child. However, this doesn't automatically establish legal paternity. The father must also complete a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAP) form, which is usually included with the birth certificate.
That I am the biological father of the minor/ child ____________________________ who was born on _____________________in ______________________________; That at the time of the birth of said minor/ child, I was not legally married to his/ her biological mother; That I hereby acknowledge my paternity/ filiation of the ...
To add the father's name to your child's birth certificate, it is your responsibility to send a request to the Office of Vital Records. Please contact the Office of Vital Records for information on how to obtain a new birth certificate.
When a child is born to parents who are not married to each other, hospitals must give an Acknowledgment of Paternity (03PA209E) form to the parents. The hospitals must also give paperwork and tell the parents of their rights and duties when establishing paternity.
An Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) is a legal document that allows parents who aren't married to establish legal paternity.
The father's name will appear on the birth certificate, and the father must consent to the name of the child before the child's name appears on the birth certificate. A father signing just the birth certificate, without signing a Paternity Acknowledgement Affidavit, does not constitute paternity.
When a baby is born outside of marriage, you have no presumption of paternity. If your name is not on the child's birth certificate, you are not entitled to seek visitation or custody of your child and he or she is unable to benefit from you.
