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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.
✅ Depending on the case, the process may also involve updating the child's last names, in accordance with the requirements of the Demographic Registry.
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 may sign the document before a notary public wherever they are.
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What does this service include if the case qualifies?
⚖️ If, following the evaluation, we confirm in writing that we can assist you, this service covers the legal processing of the paternity recognition procedure with the Civil Registry:
- Procedure handled by an attorney.
- Preparation of the required documents.
- Submission and follow-up with the Demographic Registry.
- Lawyer's visits to the Vital Records Office.
- Stamps and receipts for domestic income.
- Obtaining and submitting the updated birth certificate once the process is complete.
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🇵🇷 PR: federal mail
🇺🇸 USA: federal mail or FedEx
🌎 International: FedEx
Frequently Asked Questions About Acknowledgment of Paternity Puerto Rico
1) Is the evaluation free of charge?
2) What is the purpose of an Acknowledgment of Paternity?
This form is used to request that the father's information be added to the child's birth certificate in the Puerto Rico Demographic Registry. It may also involve updating the child's last names.
3) Do I have to place an order before I receive a response?
No. You must first complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form. If we confirm in writing that we can assist you, you can then place your order by following the instructions we send you.
4) Do both parents have to sign?
Yes. For a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, both parents must agree and be available to sign the required documents under oath before a notary public.
5) What happens if one of the parents is outside of Puerto Rico?
You can sign the document before a notary wherever you are. After reviewing your case, we will provide you with written instructions on the next steps.
6) What happens if the certificate contains other errors?
You must indicate this on the Paternity Acknowledgment Evaluation Form itself so that we can review the entire case. If you need to correct other errors on the certificate, you can also visit our page on Correcting Errors or Changing a Name.
7) Is the birth certificate updated to reflect the child's last names?
The process can update the child's last names, in accordance with the requirements of the Demographic Registry and the information contained in the record.
8) What is included in the cost if the case qualifies?
Includes expedited processing by an attorney, preparation of the required documents, filing and follow-up with the Demographic Registry, visits by the attorney to the Demographic Registry, stamps and internal revenue receipts, and obtaining and mailing the updated birth certificate once the process is complete.
9) How long does the process take?
The estimated time is 30 days, starting from the time we confirm that we can assist you, payment is received, and all required information and documentation is received.
10) Can I proceed if one of the parents refuses to sign?
Do not file a petition without a prior evaluation. If one of the parents is unavailable or does not wish to sign voluntarily, first complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form Acknowledgment of Paternity determine whether another type of proceeding is appropriate.
11) What happens if another parent is already listed on the certificate?
You should not issue an order without a prior evaluation. This situation may require further legal evaluation and possibly another proceeding. Please complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity Evaluation Form first Acknowledgment of Paternity guidance.
Please fill out this form so we can determine whether your case qualifies for Paternity Recognition. 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 errors or 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.
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Note: The button below is intended exclusively for clients who have already completed the Paternity Acknowledgment 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 information.
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