State Of Nevada Declaration Of Paternity (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Rights and Responsibilities of Acknowledging Paternity

By Signing This Declaration of Paternity:

1. You are acknowledging that you are the legal father of this child which, after 60 days, creates a legal

determination that you are the father.

2. There will be no hearing or trial held on the issue of paternity at this time and you waive your right to

genetic testing.

3. You have a duty to financially support the child, which is a separate issue from visitation and custody

of the child.

4. A court order may order you to pay child support for the child until the child reaches 18 years of age,

or 19 if still in high school, or otherwise declared free from your parental control by a court.

5. A court may order the withholding or assignment of your wages or commissions.

6. A court may order you to furnish health insurance for the child.

7. A court may order you to pay reasonable expenses of the mother’s pregnancy and confinement costs,

which include birth expenses and public assistance provided on behalf of the child.

8. You have rights concerning custody and visitation of the child. Please be advised that physical

custody of the child is generally granted to the biological unwed mother. If both father and mother

cannot agree to an arrangement for visitation and/or custody, then you must pursue a separate legal

action through the courts. You may need to hire a private attorney to assist you.

9. Unless you can show special circumstances of fraud, duress or material mistake of fact, under Nevada

law you may not be able to petition the court to declare that you are not the legal father of the child.

You may need to hire a private attorney to assist you.

10. This declaration of paternity can be revoked or rescinded within 60 days after the filing with the state

registrar or within 60 days after you turn 18 years old, whichever is later. However, your name will

remain on the birth certificate until a court declares that you are not the legal father of this child.

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Mailing Instructions

Please mail the completed form to the office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, Nevada 89706. There is

a $40 charge to amend a certificate already on file in the office of Vital Records. This fee includes a certified copy of the amended or

new record. Additional copies are $20 each. Please make your cashier’s check or money order out to Nevada Vital Records.

Please allow 4-8 weeks to process your request. Any questions concerning paternity actions should be addressed to the State Office of

Vital Records at the above address, or by calling our office at (775)684-4242.

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