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Information for Unmarried Parents

IT’S IMPORTANT!!
Unmarried parents cannot put the father’s name on their child’s
birth certificate until the biological father acknowledges paternity.

IT’S SIMPLE!!
Unmarried parents can acknowledge the paternity of their child by
filling out a simple form and signing under oath.

IT’S FREE!!
Hospital staff will help parents complete the form at the time of
the child’s birth at no cost to the parents.


For information on child support, click here Division of Child Support Enforcement website
For information on birth certificates, click here Office of Vital Records website
Paternity Establishment Program (PEP)

P.O. Box 8536, Richmond, VA 23226, Toll-free phone: 866-398-4841; Local phone: 804-285-5826; Fax: 804-285-5829