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How do I establish paternity voluntarily?
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At the hospital, anytime after delivery of the child and before the death
of either parent, the mother and father can sign a form called an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) stating the father is the biological parent. The parents must provide photo ID and sign in front of a notary.
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If the AOP is signed at the hospital after the birth of your child there is no charge.
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What if the mother and/or father is under 18?
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Parental permission is not needed for minor parents to voluntarily establish paternity in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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