The cover sheet for the Declaration of Paternity (CS 909) provides important information for unmarried parents:

As a result of federal welfare reform legislation effective January 1, 1997, if the parents of a child are not legally married, the father's name will NOT be added to the birth certificate unless they:

1. Sign a Declaration of Paternity in the hospital, or
2. Sign the form later or legally establish paternity through the courts and pay a fee to amend the birth certificate.

Also, you will find answers to common questions, including:

• What is the purpose of a Declaration of Paternity?
• How will you and your child benefit if you sign this form?
• What does it mean if you sign a Declaration of Paternity?
• What should you do if you change your mind after you sign a Declaration of Paternity?

The cover sheet for the Declaration of Paternity (CS 909), along with a sample form, is available below:

• CS 909: English, Spanish

Please check back later for the following translations: Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hmong, Cambodian.

Important note: You must fill out and file the Declaration of Paternity on the official triplicate form available through your local child support agency or contact the POP Team.

How a Declaration of Paternity Can Help You and Your New Baby

• CS 910: English, Spanish, Russian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese

Establishing Paternity for You and Your Child

• PUB 244: English, Spanish, Russian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese

Adding Dad to the Birth Certificate

• POP Information for Amending the Birth Certificate: English, Spanish

Attention, Military Dads-to-be, Did You Know...

• POP Information for Military Dads-to-be: English, Spanish

If you have any questions about how to file a Declaration of Paternity, please contact the POP Team.