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Instructions for voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage (AOP)

Acknowledgment of Parentage in New York, 11 minutes
Explains when parentage needs to be acknowledged, what signing a voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage form means, and who should (or should not) sign this form.
- Reconocimiento de paternidad en Nueva York, 11 minutos
  Este video informa a los padres de los beneficios de establecer la paternidad y proporciona información sobre los derechos y las consecuencias vinculadas a la firma de un AOP.
Completing the Acknowledgment of Parentage Form, 9 minutes
Explains how to complete and file a voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage form.
- Completar el formulario de reconocimiento de paternidad (AOP), 9.5 minutos
  Explica cómo completar y presentar un formulario de Reconocimiento de Paternidad voluntario.

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Translated forms are provided for REFERENCE ONLY.
AOP forms must be completed in English to be legally valid.

If the form you need is not available in your language, please call 888-208-4485 (TTY: 866-875-9975).

Cómo Establecer la Filiación - Español 5173-SP

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The New York State Child Support Program does not maintain birth certificate records and cannot address any related issues.

Please visit the agency websites listed for more information on how to contact, application processing, and available records.

New York State Department of Health Vital Records The New York State Department of Health Vital Records maintains records for all birth events that occur outside of New York City.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains records for all birth events that occur in New York City.