The father of my baby is in the military and has orders for deployment that will prevent him from being at the hospital when our baby is born. Can he still be listed on the birth certificate?
Yes, the father can sign the Declaration of Paternity in front of a qualified witness prior to deployment. The remainder of the form is completed after the baby is born and the mother’s signature added in front of a qualified witness. A copy of the father’s active orders must be submitted with the form. The mother should take both forms with her to the hospital at the time of birth.
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