How can the father voluntarily acknowledge paternity?
To do this, both parents must sign a paternity affidavit. The paternity affidavit must be notarized and filed with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Before signing the form, the father must provide picture identification and his social security number. The father can sign a paternity affidavit even if he is married to someone else.
To voluntarily acknowledge paternity, both parents must sign papers acknowledging paternity. The paternity affidavit must be notarized and filed with the state registrar of vital statistics. Before signing the form, the father must provide picture identification and his Social Security Number. Most hospitals have this service available after the child’s birth. The father can sign a paternity affidavit even if he is married to someone else.
