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What is an Acknowledgment of Paternity?
✅ The Acknowledgment of Paternity is the process for requesting that the father’s information be added to the child’s birth certificate in the Puerto Rico Demographic Registry.
✅ The process may also involve updating the child's last names, when applicable, in accordance with the requirements of the Demographic Registry.
Preliminary evaluation required
Important: This process must be evaluated before placing an order, as it depends on the current information on the certificate, the availability of both parents to sign, and any additional legal or registration issues that may arise.
To get started, please fill out the Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form first. After reviewing the information, we will respond in writing to let you know if we can assist you, what the next steps are, and when you should place your order.
Main requirement: Both parents must sign
⚠️ For this procedure, both parents must agree and be available to sign the required documents under oath before a notary.
✅ If either parent is outside of Puerto Rico, they can usually sign the document before a notary public where they are located, following the specific instructions we will provide.
Additional errors in the certificate
⚠️ This service is intended for Acknowledgment of Paternity—that is, adding the father’s information to the birth certificate and, when applicable, updating the child’s last names as part of that process.
✅ If the certificate contains other errors or additional issues, please include them on the same Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form so that we can review the entire case.
⚠️ Errors not directly related to the Acknowledgment of Paternity require a separate process to correct the certificate or change the name, as explained on our page on Correcting Errors or Changing a Name. If that is the case, we will notify you in writing after reviewing your application.
What does this service include if the case qualifies?
⚖️ If, following the evaluation, we confirm that we can assist you, the service includes handling the entire process:
- Preparation and review of the required documents.
- Instructions for both parents to sign under oath.
- Submission and follow-up with the Demographic Registry.
- In-person visits to the Demographic Registry are required.
- Government fees and charges related to the procedure.
- Obtaining an updated birth certificate once the process is complete.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acknowledgment of Paternity Puerto Rico
Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form
Please fill out this form so we can determine whether your case qualifies for an Acknowledgment of Paternity. In the main field of the form, briefly indicate that you wish to add the father’s information to the birth certificate, whether both parents are available to sign, and any special circumstances we should be aware of.
If the evaluation reveals that you need to take further action—such as correcting errors, changing your name, filing a legal action, or taking other steps—we will notify you in writing.
Order Acknowledgment of Paternity
Note: The button below is intended exclusively for clients who have already completed the Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form and received our written confirmation that we can assist you with this process.
If your case requires a different procedure, we will notify you in writing after reviewing your evaluation.
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