PETITION FOR LEGITIMATION 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the PETITION FOR LEGITIMATION in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in your name as the Petitioner and the Civil Action File Number at the top of the form.
3. In Section 1, list the names of your child(ren) born out of wedlock, along with their sex and year of birth.
4. Choose either option A or B in Section 2 regarding the Respondent/Mother's residency and service method. Provide necessary details based on your choice.
5. In Section 3, indicate whether you have written consent from the Respondent/Mother for legitimation or if she is deceased. Attach any required documents as exhibits.
6. Specify any desired changes to your child(ren)'s surname in Section 4 and request amendments to their birth records.
7. Complete Sections 5 and 6 by detailing your custody claims and preferences for visitation if applicable.
8. Finally, review all entries for accuracy, sign at the bottom, and save your completed document before submitting it through our platform.

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