Obtain form from, and return form to
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
ATTN Putative Father Registry
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Tel: 573-522-3233 or 573-751-6400 or 573-526-1537
Filing deadline appears to be 15 days after birth, or if the mother misleads or defrauds the father, 15 days after discovering the fraud or misrepresentation. Registration constitutes an "Intent to Claim Paternity" or "Acknowledgment of Paternity". One may file before the birth. A man should file if "may" be a father.
See also:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BirthAndDeathRecords/PutativeFatherRegistry-Pamphlet04.pdf http://www.dhss.missouri.gov/BirthAndDeathRecords/putative.html
Notarization required.
Cost: None indicated.
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