Establishing Paternity In Utah

Summary

To establish paternity in Utah, parents can file a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity or initiate a paternity action in court. The form can be obtained from the Utah Department of Health or the TriCounty Health Department. A paternity test may be required if there is a dispute.

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What is the age of the child in question? In Utah, a paternity action must be initiated before the child turns *.
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In Utah, to establish paternity:

- A Voluntary Declaration of Paternity can be filed.
- A paternity action can be initiated in court.

Nearest court: 3rd District Court, Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact: (*) *-*.
can they do it with out court
Yes, they can establish paternity without court by filing a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity. It's a form that both parents sign, acknowledging the man as the biological father.
Where can I get the voluntary declaration of paternity
You can obtain the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity form from the Utah Department of Health, Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
so I live in vernal ut can they get it from tri county health department
Yes, they should be able to obtain the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity form from the TriCounty Health Department in Vernal, UT. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Ok thank u
You're welcome, Jamie! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with everything!
Does the father and ex husband and mother have to all sign it
In Utah, only the biological parents need to sign the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity form. The ex-husband's signature is not required.
ok thank u where do they have to take it when it is signed
where do they have to take it when it is signed
Where do they have to take the paper after it is signed
Once the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity form is signed, it should be submitted to the Utah Department of Health, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
will they have to do a paternity test
In Utah, a paternity test is not required if both parents sign the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity. However, if there's any dispute, a court may order a paternity test.