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The document is a request form from the California Department of Child Support Services for obtaining a filed Declaration of Paternity. It outlines the necessary information required from the requester, including details about the child and parents, and emphasizes that requests must be signed and mailed to the department. The document also includes privacy notices regarding the handling of social security numbers and provides contact information for further assistance.

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Can a mother refuse to put a father on a birth certificate?

Yes, a woman can refuse to sign the birth certificate for a child she gave birth to. In many jurisdictions, the mother has the right to decide whether or not to acknowledge the child on the birth certificate.

What is a CS 909 form?

The Declaration of Paternity (CS 909) form is only to be used by unmarried couples to establish the paternal relationship with the child.

Can a non-biological father be forced to pay child support in California?

In California, biological parentage does not play as big of a role in determining child support as legal parentage does. A legal parent has both the legal rights and legal obligations that come with raising a child, even if that parent is not the biological parent.

Does an acknowledgement of paternity need to be docHubd?

[26] Massachusetts always requires notarization; Maryland requires notarization if the form is not completed in the hospital at the childs birth, and California requires notarization if the form is executed out-of-state.

What is a CS 909?

The Declaration of Paternity (CS 909) form is only to be used by unmarried couples to establish the paternal relationship with the child. You must use the official triplicate form (photocopies are not acceptable) that is available through local child support agencies.

How do I request a declaration of paternity in California?

Parents may obtain a Request for a Filed Declaration of Paternity form by contacting DCSS at (866) 249-0773 or you may obtain additional information, including the form, by accessing Requesting a Filed Copy of the Declaration of Paternity.

How much does it cost to establish paternity in California?

Signing a VDOP is free and you dont have to go to court Using the VDOP is free. The VDOP has the same effect of a judgment (final court order) that says who your childs legal parents are. Going to court can take a lot of time and can be expensive.

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