How can the biological father voluntarily acknowledge paternity?
Both parents must sign papers acknowledging paternity. The “Affidavit of Parentage” must be notarized and filed with the Michigan Department of Community Health’s Office of the State Registrar. Before signing the form in the presence of a notary public, the father must provide pictured identification and his social security number (plus other identification, if necessary). This form can be mailed to the Office of the State Registrar. The county clerk’s office or our family support specialist, Chris, can provide the address.
