Statutes: Tit. 13, § 8-402. "Registry of Paternity"
417 Federal St.
Dover, DE 19901
Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 637
Dover, DE 19903
302-739-4721
A timely registration does not commence a proceeding to establish paternity. Tit. § 8-411(2)
Services to assist in establishing paternity are available to the
registrant through the support-enforcement agency. Tit. § 8-411(4)
The registrant should also register in another State if conception or
birth of the child occurred in the other state. Tit. § 8-411(5)
Office of Vital Statistics.
Notarization required: Yes.
Cost: None.
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