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The Arizona Acknowledgment of Paternity form, officially designated as CS-127, is a crucial document for establishing a legal relationship between a father and a child born out of wedlock. This form must be completed accurately and submitted for filing to ensure that the child's paternity is officially recorded. It is important to note that this Acknowledgment is not applicable if the mother was married during the time of conception or birth, unless it is accompanied by a Waiver of Paternity Affidavit. Proper completion involves using black ink, adhering to the specified format, and ensuring all sections are filled without alterations. Each parent must sign the document in the presence of a witness or a Notary Public, and appropriate identification is required. The form not only guarantees the child’s right to know both parents but also establishes legal rights such as financial support and access to health benefits. Should there be a need to amend the child's name, this can only be done under specific conditions outlined in the form. In cases of multiple births, separate forms are required for each child. Understanding the implications of signing this document is vital, as it forms a permanent legal foundation for responsibilities and rights regarding the child.

Arizona Paternity Example

CS-127 (11-17)

GO TO FORM

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Child Support Services

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY

En Español

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND REMOVE THIS PAGE BEFORE COMPLETION

The purpose of this form is to acknowledge paternity for a child born out of wedlock.

This Acknowledgment of Paternity IS NOT applicable if the mother of the child was married at the time of birth or was married at any time in the ten months immediately preceding such birth pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-814, unless accompanied by a Waiver of Paternity Affidavit.

COMPLETION

•Read the “Acknowledgment of Paternity” (CS-127) and the Notice of Alternatives, The legal Consequences and the Rights and Responsibilities.

•Only use BLACK INK. Colored inks ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Type or print all required information except where sig- natures are required. The Spanish translation on the last page is for reference only. Please complete the English side.

•DO NOT MAKE CORRECTIONS ON THE FORM. Forms with crossouts, erasures, alterations, etc., will invalidate the Acknowledgment. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT CONTAINING SUCH CHANGES. If you make a mistake, ask for a new form and begin again.

•Fill in every blank or box on the form. Incomplete or incorrect information may cause delays in the filing of the

Acknowledgment.

•In cases of multiple births, a separate Acknowledgment for each child must be completed.

•The Acknowledgment must be signed in the presence of a Witness or Notary Public. Each parent must sign their name on all copies of the form and each signature must be witnessed or notarized. Each parent must show the

Witness or Notary appropriate, valid identification. The parents should use their legal name only. Nicknames, short- ened name, etc., SHOULD NOT be used. Your Legal Name is the one that appears on your birth certificate, or other official documents.

•If both parents cannot sign the Acknowledgment at the same time, use a separate Acknowledgment. When signing separate Acknowledgments the child’s information should be identical on each form. All blanks must be completed and both Acknowledgments submitted together.

•If you are changing the child’s name, after 3 months of age only the last name of the child can be changed using this form. Any other changes must be requested through the Office of Vital Records.

•If completing this Acknowledgment away from the hospital, remember to sign in the presence of a Notary Public or qualified Witness. A qualified Witness must be at least 18 years old and not related to either parent by blood or marriage. Notary Publics are listed in the telephone directory. RETURN ALL PAGES (excluding completion instruc- tions) OF THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mail the entire document to:

DCSS Hospital Paternity Program – HPP

PO BOX 64533

Phoenix, AZ 85082

•If you require a copy of the birth certificate, mail your application monies, along with the birth certificate application, to the address listed on the birth certificate application. DO NOT mail any monies to the Hospital Paternity Program.

DEFINITIONS

DES - Department of Economic Security

DHS - Department of Health Services

DCSS - Division of Child Support Services

HOW WILL YOUR CHILD BENEFIT IF YOU SIGN THIS FORM?

•Every child has the right to know his or her mother and father and benefit from a relationship with both parents.

•Your child will have two legal parents.

•Your child has a right to financial support from both parents.

•It will be easier for your child to learn the medical histories of both parents and to benefit from health care coverage available to you.

•It will be easier for your child to inherit through you and receive benefits such as dependent or survivor’s benefits from Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program • Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008; the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities, or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, dis- ability, genetics and retaliation. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy, contact 602-252-4045; TTY/TDD Services: 7-1-1. • Free language assistance for DES services is available upon request. Ayuda gratuita con traducciones relacionadas con los servicios del DES esta disponible a solicitud del cliente.

CS-127 (11-17) Page 2

 

 

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

 

 

NO.

 

Clear the Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formulario en Español

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE

PRINT CLEARLY. Complete in BLACK INK. DO NOT ALTER, LEGAL DOCUMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHILD’S INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHILD’S NAME (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) AS IT APPEARS ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MALE

FEMALE PLACE OF BIRTH

CITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE

 

HOSPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW YOU WANT THE CHILD’S NAME TO APPEAR ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

 

 

 

 

IF THE CHILD’S NAME HAS NOT CHANGED, PLEASE PRINT THE CHILD’S NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE

 

FIRST

 

 

MIDDLE

 

 

 

 

LAST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUFFIX (Jr., II)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTHER’S INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST NAME

 

MIDDLE NAME

 

 

 

LAST NAME

 

 

 

 

 

MAIDEN NAME

 

 

BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

 

 

 

 

 

SOC. SEC. NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA CODE AND PHONE NO.

 

 

 

 

 

PLACE OF BIRTH (City, State)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTRY OF BIRTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS: (Street, Apt. No., City, State, ZIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCCUPATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FATHER’S INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST NAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDDLE NAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME

 

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

 

 

 

 

 

SOC. SEC. NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA CODE AND PHONE NO.

 

 

 

 

 

PLACE OF BIRTH (City, State)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTRY OF BIRTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS: (Street, Apt. No., City, State, ZIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCCUPATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mother was legally married at the time of conception and/or birth of the child.

 

A Waiver of Paternity Affidavit completed by

 

 

A court order or decree of dissolution which rebuts paternity is attached.

the present/former husband is attached.

 

This Acknowledgment is being signed voluntarily with no threat or harm or duress. I have received written and oral notice and have read the NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVES, THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. I understand my alternatives, the legal consequences and the rights and responsibilities. I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to A.R.S. §13-2702 that this application and any accompanying documents have been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief are true and correct.

SIGNATURE OF MOTHER (Sign only in presence of Witness)

 

DATE (MM/DD/YY

 

SIGNATURE OF FATHER (Sign only in presence of Witness)

 

DATE (MM/DD/YY)

 

SIGNATURE OF WITNESS (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE [Check one]:

HOSPITAL

GOVERNMENT AGENCY

OTHER)

SIGNATURE OF WITNESS (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE [Check one]:

HOSPITAL

GOVERNMENT AGENCY

OTHER)

WITNESS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND NOT RELATED BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE.

PRINTED NAME OF WITNESS

 

 

 

 

PRINTED NAME OF WITNESS

 

 

ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTARY SECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO BE COMPLETED BY A NOTARY PUBLIC ONLY IF NOT WITNESSED ABOVE

 

 

State of Arizona, County of

 

 

 

 

 

State of Arizona, County of

 

 

 

Subscribed and sworn or affirmed before me

 

 

Subscribed and sworn or affirmed before me

 

 

this

 

day of

 

 

,

 

 

this

 

day of

 

,

 

NOTARY PUBLIC

NOTARY PUBLIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLACE NOTARY SEAL HERE

 

 

 

PLACE NOTARY SEAL HERE

My Commission expires

 

My Commission expires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check this box if form completed at the hospital.

 

Paternity Date

 

 

 

 

 

ALL COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT MUST HAVE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES

*B*

 

 

 

For Office Use Only

THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT IS BEING SIGNED VOLUNTARILY WITH NO THREAT OR HARM OR DURESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CS-127 (11-17) Page 3

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVES, THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

AND RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SIGN THE FORM The purpose of this form is to acknowledge paternity for a child born out of wedlock.

We, the natural mother and natural father, declare that the information provided is true and correct. We acknowledge that the father named is the only possible father of the child named.

If the mother was married at any time in the ten months immediately preceding the birth or the child is born within ten months after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, declaration of invalidity or dissolution of marriage or after the court enters a decree of legal separation, a Waiver of Paternity Affidavit must accompany this document pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-814.

I understand that if the current/former husband’s location is unknown to the mother, the mother will be required to apply for IV-D Services and The Division of Child Support Services will attempt to locate the current/former husband.

I understand that by signing this acknowledgment we are giving up our right to a court hearing to determine paternity as well as the right to have genetic testing done to determine the parentage of this child.

I further understand we may have a right to rescind or challenge this acknowledgment as outlined in A.R.S. § 25-812. I understand the signing of this acknowledgment will result in the legal determination of paternity.

I understand that upon the determination of paternity, both parents have a legal obligation to support their child pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-501 as well as other duties imposed by Arizona law.

I understand this paternity determination is not a custody order but provides a basis for determining issues related to cus- tody and visitation and affords the parents all rights and responsibilities provided by Arizona law.

I understand that either parent has a right to cancel the Acknowledgment of Paternity by completing an Affidavit of Paterni- ty Rescission within 60 days from the date of the last witnessed/notarized signature on the Acknowledgment and sending it to the Hospital Paternity Program pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-812. I have read the information provided and received oral notification of our rights and responsibilities by either speaking to staff, viewing a paternity video or phoning 1-800-485- 6908.

A voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity filed with The Department of Economic Security or The Department of Health Services has the same force and effect as a Superior Court judgment pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-812.

I further declare this statement to be made for recording with the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Department of Economic Security or the Department of Health Services pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-812 and hereby consent and request that the birth certificate be amended to show the father’s name and to show the child’s name as requested on the front of the Acknowl- edgment of Paternity. Please note: Any questions regarding name changes should be directed to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records at (602) 364-1300.

I understand that if it is deemed appropriate by DES, this acknowledgment may be used to obtain a paternity order in any Arizona county having venue.

I understand that I am required to provide my Social Security Number pursuant to 42 USC § 652(a)(7) and 666(a)(5)(IV). DES/DCSS will use this information to establish paternity and if appropriate, to establish and enforce a child support order. I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2702 that this application and/or accompanying docu- ments have been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief are true and correct.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOU SIGN THIS FORM?

By signing this Acknowledgment of Paternity you are legally establishing your child’s paternity. Paternity means legal fatherhood.

Signing this form is voluntary. You should not sign this form if you have been threatened or coerced.

This Acknowledgment does not automatically give the father visitation or custody rights, but he may use it to ask the Court for them.

Either parent can rescind this form within 60 days of the last signature on the form by signing an Affidavit of Paternity Re- scission (CS-258). To request an Affidavit of Paternity Rescission, contact the Hospital Paternity Program at 1-800-485-6908.

CS-127 (11-17) Page 4

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Office of Vital Records

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE FATHER LISTED ON

THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY (for birth certificate processing purposes)

The Arizona Department of Health Services’ Office of Vital Records is required to collect and report data to the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Please complete the data below in order to capture this information for statistical purposes. Thank you in advance for completing this information.

CHILD’S NAME (First, Middle, Last, Suffix)

 

 

BIRTHDATE

 

MOTHER’S NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

FATHER’S NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

FATHER’S EDUCATION (Check One)

What is the highest level of schooling you will have completed at the time of the child’s delivery? Check one of the following boxes that best describes your education. If you are currently enrolled, check the box that indicates the previous grade or highest degree received.

8th grade or less

Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS )

9th – 12th grade, no diploma

Bachelor’s degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS )

High school graduate or GED completed

Master’s degree (e.g. MA, MS MEng, Med, MSW, MBA )

Some college credit, but no degree

Doctorate degree (e.g. PhD, EdD) or

 

Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD )

 

 

 

FATHER’S RACE (Check All That Apply)

White

Black, African American

American Indian or Alaska Native (*see list below) Primary or Enrolled tribe:

Additional Tribe:

Additional Tribe:

Additional Tribe: Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean

Other Asian

Specify:

Specify:

Native Hawaiian

Guamanian or Chamorro

Samoan

Other Pacific Islander

Specify:

Specify:

Other

Specify:

Specify:

Unknown

Refused

Not Obtainable

*Please select the appropriate Arizona tribe(s) the father is affiliated with from the list provided below and print the tribe name in the space(s) provided above. If the father is affiliated with a non-Arizona tribe, please write “other” in the space provided or print the name of the non-Arizona tribe.

Ak Chin Indian Community

Navajo Tribe

 

 

Camp Verde Yavapai Apache

Pascua Yaqui

 

 

Cocopah Tribe

Prescott Yavapai Indian Community Quechan Tribe

 

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Salt River Indian Community (Pima)

 

Fort Mohave Tribe

San Carlos Apache Tribe

 

 

Ft. McDowell Mohave-Apache Community Gila River Indian Community

San Juan Southern Paiute Band

 

(Pima) Havasupai Tribe

Tohono O’Odham Tribe (Papago)

 

Hopi Tribe

Tonto Apache

 

 

Hualapai Tribe

White Mountain Apache Tribe (Fort Apache)

 

Kaibab Band of Paiute Indian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FATHER’S HISPANIC ORIGIN (Check One)

 

 

No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino

Dominican, Columbian)

 

 

Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano

Specify:

 

 

 

Yes, Puerto Rican

Specify:

 

 

 

Yes, Cuban

 

 

Unknown

Refused

Not Obtainable

Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic/Latina (e.g. Spaniard, Salvadoran,

 

 

 

 

CS-127 (11-17) Page 5

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

 

Division of Child Support Services (División de Servicio de Sustento para Menores)

 

RECONOCIMIENTO DE PATERNIDAD

LEA DETENIDAMENTE TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES Y DESPRENDA ESTA HOJA ANTES DE LLENAR EL FORMULARIO

El propósito de este formulario es reconocer paternidad para un niño nacido a una madre soltera. Conforme a A.R.S. §25-814(b), este Reconocimiento de Paternidad NO ES aplicable si la madre del niño estuvo casada cuando nació el niño o en cualquier momento durante los diez meses inmediatamente anteriores al nacimiento del niño, salvo que cuando esté acompañado por una Renuncia de Afidávit de Paternidad.

PARA LLENAR EL FORMULARIO

•Lea el “Reconocimiento de Paternidad” (CS-127) y el Aviso de Alternativos, “las Consecuencias legales” y “los Derechos y Res- ponsabilidades’

•Use sólo TINTA NEGRA. NO SE ACEPTARÁ tintas en colores. Escriba a máquina o con letra de molde toda la información reque- rida excepto donde haya que firmar. La traducción al español en la última página es sólo para referencia; sírvase llenar el lado en inglés.

•NO HAGA CORRECCIONES EN EL FORMULARIO. Formularios con tachones, borraduras, alteraciones etc. invalidarán el Reco- nocimiento. NO PRESENTE UN RECONOCIMIENTO QUE CONTENGA TALES MODIFICACIONES. Si comete un error, pida otro formulario y empiece de nuevo.

•Llene cada uno de los espacios o cajas del formulario. La información incompleta o incorrecta puede causar demoras en el registro del Reconocimiento.

•En casos de nacimientos múltiples hay que llenar un Reconocimiento individual para cada niño.

•El reconocimiento se habrá de firmar ante un testigo o notario público. La madre y el padre tienen que firmar sus nombres en todas las copias del formulario y cada una de las firmas tiene que ser certificadas ante un testigo o notario público. La madre y el padre tienen que mostrar identificación apropiada y válida al testigo o notario. Ambos padres deberán utilizar solamente sus nombres legales. NO SE PODRÁ utilizar apodos, nombres acortados, etc. Su nombre legal es el que aparece en su certificado de nacimiento u otros documentos oficiales.

•Si ambos padres no pueden firmar el Reconocimiento a la vez, use Reconocimientos separados. Cuando firmen Reconocimientos separados, la información sobre el niño tiene que ser idéntica en ambos formularios. Todos los espacios se tienen que llenar, y presentarse ambos Reconocimientos simultáneamente.

•Si usted va a cambiar el nombre del niño, después de los 3 meses de edad se puede cambiar solamente el apellido del niño usando este formulario. Se debe pedir cualquier otro cambio por la oficina de estadísticas demográficas

•Si llenan este Reconocimiento fuera del hospital, recuerde certificar las firmas ante un notario público o un testigo calificado. Un testigo calificado tiene que tener por lo menos 18 años de edad y no tener parentesco sanguíneo o por matrimonio con ninguno de los padres. Los notarios públicos están listados en el directorio telefónico. DEVUELVA TODAS LAS PÁGINAS DEL RECONOCI- MIENTO (excepto las instrucciones para llenarlo). Envíe el documento completo a:

DCSS Hospital Paternity Program – HPP

PO BOX 64533

Phoenix, AZ 85082

•Si requiere una copia del certificado de nacimiento, envíe su dinero de solicitud, también con la solicitud por certificado de naci- miento, a la dirección listada en la solicitud por certificado de nacimiento. NO envíe ningún dinero al Programa de Paternidad en los Hospitales.

DEFINICIONES

DES - Departamento de Seguridad Económica

DHS - Departamento de Servicios de Salud

DCSS - División de Servicio de Sustento para Menores

¿CÓMO SE APROVECHARÁ SU HIJO SI USTED FIRME ESTE FORMULARIO?

•Cada niño tiene derecho de conocer a su madre y padre y sacar provecho de una relación con ambos padres.

•Su hijo tendrá tanto una madre como un padre legal.

•Su hijo tiene derecho de asistencia financiera de ambos padres.

•Será más fácil para su hijo obtener las historias médicas de ambos padres y aprovecharse la cobertura médica disponible a usted.

•Será más fácil para su hijo heredar a través de usted y recibir beneficios tales como beneficios para dependientes o sobrevivientes de la Administración de Veteranos o la Administración de Seguro Social.

Programa y Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades • Bajo los Títulos VI y VII de la Ley de los Derechos Civiles de 1964 (Títulos VI y VII) y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990 (ADA por sus siglas en inglés), Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilita- ción de 1973, Ley contra la Discriminación por Edad de 1975 y el Título II de la Ley contra la Discriminación por Información Genética (GINA por sus siglas en inglés) de 2008; el Departamento prohíbe la discriminación en la admisión, programas, servicios, actividades o empleo basado en raza, color, religión, sexo, origen, edad, discapacidad, genética y represalias. Para obtener este documento en otro formato u obtener información adicional sobre esta política, llame al 602-252-4045; Servicios de TTY/TDD: 7-1-1. • Ayuda gratuita con traducciones relacionadas a los servicios del DES está disponible a solicitud del cliente. Free language assistance for DES services is available upon request

CS-127 (11-17) Page 6

Form in English

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

NÚM. Remueva el Formulario

RECONOCIMIENTO DE PATERNIDAD

FAVOR DE ESCRIBIR CLARAMENTE. Llene con TINTA NEGRA. NO ALTERE ESTE DOCUMENTO LEGAL

INFORMACIÓN DEL NIÑO

NOMBRE DEL NIÑO (Primer nombre, segundo, apellido, sufijo) COMO APARECE EN EL CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO

FECHA DE NACIMIENTO (Mes/día/año)

 

MALE

FEMALE LUGAR DE NACIMIENTO CIUDAD

 

CONDADO

 

ESTADO

 

 

HOSPITAL

 

CÓMO DESEA QUE APAREZCA EL NOMBRE DEL NIÑO EN EL CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO

SI EL NOMBRE DEL NIÑO NO HA CAMBIADO, ESCRIBA EL NOMBRE TAL COMO APARECE EN EL CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO ORIGINAL

PRIMER NOMBRE

 

 

SEGUNDO NOMBRE

 

 

 

 

APELLIDO

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUFIJO (Jr., II)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMACIÓN DE LA MADRE

PRIMER NOMBRE

 

 

SEGUNDO NOMBRE

 

 

 

APELLIDO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOMBRE DE SOLTERA

 

FECHA DE NACIMIENTO (Mes/día/año)

 

 

 

NÚM. DE SEGURO SOCIAL

 

 

 

CÓDIGO DE ÁREA Y TELÉFONO

 

LUGAR DE NACIMIENTO (Ciudad, estado)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAÍS DE NACIMIENTO

 

DOMICILIO (Calle, núm. de apartamento, ciudad, estado, código postal ZIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLEADOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCUPACIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMACIÓN DEL PADRE

PRIMER NOMBRE

 

 

 

 

 

SEGUNDO NOMBRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APELLIDO

 

FECHA DE NACIMIENTO (Mes/día/año)

 

 

 

NÚM. DE SEGURO SOCIAL

 

 

 

CÓDIGO DE ÁREA Y TELÉFONO

 

LUGAR DE NACIMIENTO (Ciudad, estado)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAÍS DE NACIMIENTO

 

DOMICILIO (Calle, núm. de apartamento, ciudad, estado, código postal ZIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLEADOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCUPACIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

La madre estaba casada legalmente al momento de la concepción/el nacimiento del niño. Adjunto hay una orden del tribunal o decreto de disolución que refuta la paternidad.

Adjunto hay una renuncia de Affidávit de Paternidad llenado por del esposo actual/anterior.

Este Reconocimiento de Paternidad se firma voluntariamente, sin amenaza, ni perjuicio ni por coacción. He recibido aviso escrito y verbal, y he leído el AVISO DE LAS OPCIONES, LAS CONSECUENCIAS LEGALES Y LOS DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES. Comprendo mis opciones, las consecuencias legales y los derechos y las responsabilidades. Juro y afirmo bajo pena de perjurio conforme a A. .S. §13-2702 que he examinado esta solicitud y todos los documentos adjuntos y que según mi leal entender y saber, son ciertos y correctos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRMA DE LA MADRE

 

 

 

 

FECHA (Mes/día/año)

FIRMA DEL PADRE

 

 

FECHA (Mes/día/año)

(Firma solamente en presencia de un Testigo)

 

 

(Firma solamente en presencia de un Testigo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO FIRME AQUÍ

 

 

 

 

 

FIRMA DEL TESTIGO (SERÁ LLENADO POR [Marque uno] :

 

FIRMA DEL TESTIGO (SERÁ LLENADO POR [Marque uno] :

 

HOSPITAL

 

 

GUBERNAMENTAL

 

 

OTRO)

 

HOSPITAL

AGENCIA GUBERNAMENTAL

 

OTRO)

AGENCIAINVALIDO PARA REGISTRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

EL TESTIGO HABRÁ DE TENER POR LO MENOS 18 AÑOS DE EDAD Y NO TENER PARENTESCO SANGUÍNEO NI POR MATRIMONIO.

NOMBRE DEL TESTIGO CON LETRA DE MOLDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOMBRE DEL TESTIGO CON LETRA DE MOLDE

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECCIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECCIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECCIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECCIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SECCIÓN PARA EL NOTARIO ----------------------------------------------------------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LA LLENARÁ UN NOTARIO PÚBLICO SOLAMENTE EN AUSENCIA DE TESTIGOS ARRIBA

 

 

 

 

 

Estado de Arizona, condado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estado de Arizona, condado

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscrito y jurado o afirmado ante mí

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscrito y jurado o afirmado ante mí

 

 

 

 

 

este

 

día de

 

 

 

,

 

 

 

 

 

 

este

 

día de

 

,

 

 

 

 

NOTARIO PÚBLICO

NOTARIO PÚBLICO

 

SELLO DEL NOTARIO AQUÍ

 

SELLO DEL NOTARIO AQUÍ

Mi comisión termina

Mi comisión termina

Marque esta cajita se llenó el formulario en el hospital.

Fecha de paternidad

 

TODAS LAS COPIAS DE ESTE DOCUMENTO DEBEN TENER FIRMAS ORIGINALES.

Sólo para uso de oficina

ESTE DOCUMENTO DE PATERNIDAD SE FIRMA VOLUNTARIAMENTE, SIN AMENAZA, PERJUICION NI COACCIÓN

CS-127 (11-17) Page 7

AVISO DE LAS OPCIONES, LAS CONSECUENCIAS LEGALES,

LOS DERECHOS Y LAS RESPONSABILIDADES

LEA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DETENIDAMENTE ANTES DE FIRMAR EL FORMULARIO

El propósito de este formulario es reconocer paternidad para un niño nacido a una madre soltera.

Nosotros, la madre biológica y el padre biológico, declaramos que la información provista es cierta y correcta. Reconoce- mos que el padre nombrado es el único padre posible del niño nombrado.

Si la madre del niño estuvo casada en cualquier momento durante los 10 meses inmediatamente anteriores al nacimiento del niño o si el nacimiento del niño ocurrió dentro de 10 meses de haber terminado el matrimonio por causa de muerte, anulación, declaración de invalidez o disolución del matrimonio, o después que el tribunal haya registrado un decreto de separación legal. Según A.R.S. § 25-814, una Renuncia de Affidávit de Paternidad debe acompañar este documento.

Entiendo que si la madre no sabe el paradero del esposo actual/anterior, la madre tendrá que solicitar servicios de IV-D y la División de Servicio de Sustento para Menores intentará localizar al esposo actual/anterior.

Entiendo que al firmar este reconocimiento cedemos nuestro derecho de una audiencia para determinar paternidad ante un tribunal, así como nuestro derecho de pruebas genéticas para determinar la paternidad para este niño.

Entiendo además que quizá tengamos derecho de rescindir o recusar este reconocimiento conforme a A.R.S. § 25-812. Entiendo que el firmar este reconocimiento resultará en la determinación legal de la paternidad.

Entiendo que al determinar la paternidad, ambos padres tienen una obligación legal de mantener a su hijo conforme a A.R.S. § 25-501, así como otras obligaciones impuestas por la ley de Arizona.

Entiendo que esta determinación de paternidad no es una orden de custodia pero sirve como base para determinar asuntos relacionados con la custodia y las visitas, y proporciona a los padres todos los derechos y responsabilidades provistos por la ley de Arizona.

Entiendo que cualquiera de los padres tiene derecho de cancelar el Reconocimiento de Paternidad llenando un Afidávit de Rescisión de Paternidad dentro de 60 días desde la fecha de la última firma preparada ante un testigo/notario público en el Reconocimiento, y enviándolo al Programa de Paternidad en Hospitales conforme a A.R.S. § 25-812. He leído la informa- ción provista y recibido aviso verbal de nuestros derechos y responsabilidades bien por hablar con el personal, o por ver un video sobre la paternidad, o por llamar aI 1-800-485-6908.

Un Reconocimiento de Paternidad voluntario registrado con el Departamento de Seguridad Económica o el Depar- tamento de Servicios de Salud tiene el mismo peso y efecto como un fallo del Tribunal Superior conforme a A.R.S. § 25-812.

Declaro además que esta declaración sea hecha para ser registrada con el Secretario del Tribunal Superior, el Departa- mento de Seguridad Económica o el Departamento de Servicios de Salud conforme a A.R.S. § 25-812, y por este acto con- siento y pido que se enmiende el certificado de nacimiento para reflejar el nombre del padre y el nombre del niño tal como sea pedido en el frente del Reconocimiento de Paternidad. Note por favor: Cualquier pregunta relacionada con cambiar el nombre se deberá dirigir al Departamento de Servicios de Salud, Oficina de Estadísticas Demográficas.

Entiendo que si DES lo estima apropiado, este reconocimiento se podrá utilizar para obtener una orden de paternidad en cualquier condado con jurisdicción en Arizona.

Entiendo que conforme a 42 USC § 652(a) (7) y 666(a) (5) (IV) debo proporcionar mi número de Seguro Social. DES/ DCSS utilizará esta información para establecer paternidad y, si es apropiado, para establecer y hacer cumplir una orden de alimentos para menores.

Juro o afirmo bajo pena de perjurio conforme a A.R.S. § 13-2702 que he examinado esta solicitud y/o los documentos ad- juntos y que según mi mejor saber y entender son ciertos y correctos.

¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA SI YO FIRME ESTE FORMULARIO?

Mediante su firma en este Reconocimiento de Paternidad usted legalmente establece la paternidad de su niño. La pater- nidad significa que usted es el padre legal del niño.

El firmar este formulario es voluntario. Usted no debe firmar este formulario si le han amenazado o coaccionado.

Este Reconocimiento no le otorga automáticamente al padre los derechos de custodia o visitas, pero él puede utilizarlo para pedir esos derechos en el tribunal.

Cualquiera de los padres puede rescindir este formulario dentro de 60 días de la última firma en el formulario firmando un Afidávit de Rescisión de Paternidad (CS-258). Comuníquese con el Programa de Paternidad en Hospitales al 1-800-485- 6908 si desea un Afidávit de Rescisión de Paternidad.

CS-127 (11-17) Page 8

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

(Departamento de Sanidad de Arizona)

Office of Vital Records (Oficina de Registro Civil)

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL SOBRE EL PADRE QUE FIGURA EN EL

RECONOCIMIENTO DE PATERNIDAD (para el trámite de partida de nacimiento)

La Oficina de Registro Civil del Departamento de Sanidad de Arizona tiene la obligación de recabar y transmitir la información al Centro Nacional de Estadísticas de Sanidad del Departamento de Sanidad y Servicios Humanitarios (NCHS por sus siglas en inglés). Por favor proporcione los datos que se solicitan a continuación, los que se recaban con fines estadísticos. Gracias de antemano por proporcionar la información.

NOMBRE DEL NIÑO (apellido, nombre, sufijo)

 

 

 

FECHA DE NACIMIENTO

 

NOMBRE DE LA MADRE

NOMBRE DEL PADRE

 

(apellido, nombre, inicial del segundo nombre)

 

 

(apellido, nombre, inicial del segundo nombre)

EDUCACIÓN DEL PADRE (marque una)

¿Cuál es el nivel más alto de educación que usted obtuvo al momento del nacimiento del niño? Marque una de las casillas que mejor des- criba su educación. Si en la actualidad usted está matriculado, marque la casilla que indica el grado anterior o el título más alto obtenido.

8.ᵃᵛᵒ grado o menos

Diploma por dos años de estudios superiores (ej. AA, AS)

9.ᶰᵒ – 12.ᵃᵛᵒ grado, no diploma

Licenciatura (ej. BA, AB, BS )

Graduado de bachillerato o certificado de GED

Maestría (ej. MA, MS MEng, Med, MSW, MBA)

Algunos créditos de educación superior, pero sin título

Doctorado (ej. PhD, EdD) o Profesional (ej. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)

RAZA DEL PADRE (marque todo lo que corresponda)

Blanco

Negro, afroestadounidense

Amerindio o nativo de Alaska (*vea la lista a continuación) Tribu principal o inscrita:

Tribu adicional: Tribu adicional: Tribu adicional:

Indio asiático

Chino

Filipino

Japonés

Coreano

Otros asiáticos

Especifique:

Especifique:

Hawaiano

Guameño o chamorro

Samoano

Otros isleños de la Polinesia

Especifique:

Especifique:

Otros

Especifique:

Especifique:

Desconocido

Rehúsa

No se puede obtener

*Por favor, seleccione de la siguiente lista la(s) tribu(s) apropiada(s) de Arizona con la(s) que el padre tiene afiliación y escriba el nom- bre de la tribu en el espacio que se da a continuación. Si el padre tiene afiliación a una tribu que no es de Arizona, por favor escriba “otros” en el espacio correspondiente o el nombre de la tribu que no pertenece a Arizona.

Comunidad Indígena Ak Chin

Tribu Navajo

 

 

Camp Verde Yavapai Apache

Pascua Yaqui

 

 

Tribu Cocopah

Comunidad Indígena Prescott Yavapai

 

Tribus Indígenas de Colorado River

Tribu Quechan

 

 

Tribu Fort Mohave

Comunidad Indígena Salt River (Pima)

 

Comunidad Mohave-Apache Ft. McDowell

Tribu San Carlos Apache

 

 

Comunidad Indígena Gila River (Pima)

San Juan Southern Paiute Band

 

Tribu Havasupai

Tribu Tohono O’Odham (Papago)

 

Tribu Hopi

Tonto Apache

 

 

Tribu Hualapai

Tribu White Mountain Apache (Fort Apache)

Kaibab Band de Indígenas Paiute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORIGEN HISPÁNICO DEL PADRE (marque uno)

 

 

No, no soy español, hispánico o latino

dominicano, colombiano)

 

 

Sí, soy mejicano, mejicano americano, chicano

Especifique:

 

 

 

Sí, soy portorriqueño

Especifique:

 

 

 

Sí, soy cubano

 

 

Desconocido

Rehúsa

No se puede obtener

Sí, soy otro español/hispánico/latino (ej. español, salvadoreño,

 

 

 

 
Get Arizona Paternity PDF Form

Form Characteristics

Fact Name Details
Purpose of the Form This form is used to acknowledge paternity for a child born out of wedlock.
Governing Law A.R.S. § 25-814 specifies conditions regarding the mother's marital status at the time of birth.
Completion Requirements Only black ink is accepted. Any alterations or incomplete sections can invalidate the submission.
Signature Requirements Both parents must sign the form in the presence of a witness or a notary public, with valid identification.
Rescission Period Either parent can cancel the acknowledgment within 60 days by completing an Affidavit of Paternity Rescission.
Impact on Child Establishing paternity ensures the child has legal rights to support, medical history access, and potential inheritance.

Guidelines on Utilizing Arizona Paternity

After filling out the Arizona Paternity form, the next steps involve ensuring the document is properly signed and submitted. It's important to make sure all parents have their signatures witnessed or notarized. Once this is done, the completed form should be mailed to the appropriate address as listed in the instructions.

  1. Read the “Acknowledgment of Paternity” (CS-127) along with the Notice of Alternatives, Legal Consequences, and Rights and Responsibilities.
  2. Use only BLACK INK to fill out the form; no colored inks are allowed.
  3. Type or print all required information clearly, except where signatures are required.
  4. Do not make any corrections on the form. If a mistake is made, request a new form and start over.
  5. Complete every blank or box on the form. Incomplete forms may cause delays.
  6. For multiple births, fill out a separate Acknowledgment for each child.
  7. Each parent must sign the Acknowledgment in the presence of a Witness or Notary Public.
  8. Both parents must use their legal names, as shown on their official documents.
  9. If both parents cannot sign together, use separate Acknowledgments but ensure the child’s information is identical.
  10. If changing the child’s name after 3 months, only the last name can be changed using this form.
  11. If not completing the form at the hospital, have it signed in front of a qualified Witness or Notary Public.
  12. Return all pages of the Acknowledgment, excluding the instructions, to the DCSS Hospital Paternity Program at the provided address.

What You Should Know About This Form

What is the purpose of the Arizona Paternity form?

The Arizona Paternity form, known as the Acknowledgment of Paternity (CS-127), is designed to legally establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock. It allows both parents to acknowledge that they are the legal parents of the child, ensuring the child has rights to support, medical history information, and inheritance through both parents.

Who can use this form?

This form can only be used when the child's mother was not married at the time of the child's birth or during the ten months leading up to the birth. If the mother was married, a Waiver of Paternity Affidavit must accompany the form. It's essential to ensure that the conditions specified by Arizona law are met before using this form.

How do I complete the form correctly?

When filling out the form, only use black ink; colored ink is not acceptable. It’s crucial to print all necessary information clearly and avoid any corrections, cross-outs, or alterations on the form. If you make a mistake, request a new form. Also, ensure every blank is filled out completely, as incomplete forms may cause delays in the filing process.

What if the parents cannot sign at the same time?

If both parents are unable to sign the Acknowledgment at the same time, they should complete separate forms. However, the child's information must be identical on both forms. You should submit both forms together to ensure everything is processed correctly. Make sure all necessary sections are fully completed.

What are the witnessing requirements for this form?

The signatures of both parents must be witnessed by either a qualified witness or a Notary Public. A qualified witness is someone who is at least 18 years old and not related to either parent. Each parent must show valid identification when signing. It’s important that both parents use their legal names, as they appear on official documents.

What happens if I want to change the child's name?

If you want to change the child's last name after they are three months old, you can only change it using this form. The form allows for the last name to be changed, while any other name changes must go through the Office of Vital Records. Be aware of the specific steps necessary for those changes.

Can either parent rescind this acknowledgment?

Yes, either parent can rescind the Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 days of the last signature on the form. To do so, you must complete an Affidavit of Paternity Rescission and send it to the Hospital Paternity Program. It’s a straightforward process, but it's important to act quickly if you wish to retract the acknowledgment.

How will signing this form benefit the child?

Signing this form provides numerous benefits for the child. It creates a legal relationship with both parents, allowing for financial support from both sides. It also enables the child to gain access to medical histories, healthcare benefits, and rights to inheritance. Establishing paternity ensures the child can enjoy these rights and benefits throughout their life.

Where do I submit the completed form?

Once you have completed the Acknowledgment of Paternity form, you need to return all pages (except the instructions) to the address specified in the form. Mail it to the DCSS Hospital Paternity Program at PO Box 64533, Phoenix, AZ 85082. Ensure you follow the submission guidelines carefully to avoid any delays in processing.

Common mistakes

Filling out the Arizona Paternity form CS-127 can seem straightforward, but mistakes can lead to complications. One common error is using the wrong ink color. Only black ink is acceptable, and using any other color can invalidate the document. This small oversight can cause significant delays in processing.

Another frequent problem arises from not completing all sections of the form. Leaving any blanks unfilled can lead to rejection or require additional time to correct. Every box must be filled in accurately; otherwise, the acknowledgment may not be processed as intended. This need for attention to detail is crucial, particularly in the case of multiple births, where separate forms must be completed for each child.

Many individuals also overlook the requirement for signatures. The form must be signed in the presence of a witness or a notary. Each parent must show valid identification, and all signatures will need to be witnessed or notarized. Failing to do this can lead to significant issues down the line, including potential disputes regarding paternity.

Some parents mistakenly use nicknames or shortened versions of their names rather than their legal names. This can complicate the acknowledgment process. Always use your full legal name as it appears on official documents. Accuracy is critical for the legal validity of this form.

An additional mistake involves not keeping identical child information on separate forms when both parents sign separately. If parents cannot sign together, they must ensure that all details are identical on both forms to avoid any inconsistencies.

Another common error is attempting to make corrections on the form after completion. Any cross-outs, erasures, or alterations will invalidate the Acknowledgment of Paternity. If a mistake occurs, it is best to request a new form and start afresh.

Lastly, people sometimes forget to remove the instruction page before submission. Only the completed acknowledgment should be sent to the relevant department. This simple oversight can lead to unnecessary delays in processing the paternity acknowledgment.

Being aware of these potential pitfalls can make the process of completing the Arizona Paternity form smoother. Taking the time to check details can save future complications and ensure the paternity acknowledgment is processed without issues.

Documents used along the form

When navigating the process of establishing paternity in Arizona, the Acknowledgment of Paternity form (CS-127) plays a crucial role. However, there are other important forms and documents that may accompany this process. Each of these additional documents is significant in ensuring legal clarity and support for both the parents and the child involved. Below is a description of some of the commonly used documents.

  • Waiver of Paternity Affidavit: This document is necessary if the mother was married at the time of the child's birth or any time during the ten months leading up to it. The affidavit confirms that her spouse, who is presumed to be the father, voluntarily renounces his legal rights as the father, allowing the biological father to establish paternity.
  • Affidavit of Paternity Rescission: If either parent wishes to revoke the Acknowledgment of Paternity, this form must be completed within 60 days of its signing. This document effectively cancels the acknowledgment and eliminates the legal assumption of fatherhood.
  • Birth Certificate Application: After the Acknowledgment of Paternity is filed, parents may need to submit this application to amend the child’s birth certificate. This ensures that the father's name is officially recorded as the legal father of the child.
  • Court Order or Decree of Dissolution: If any existing court orders relate to paternity or custody, this document is necessary for establishing the context in which the Acknowledgment of Paternity is filed. This order provides clarity and can influence future custody or support discussions.
  • Child Support Services Application: Parents may need to file this application if they seek to establish a formal child support arrangement. This helps to ensure that both parents contribute financially to the upbringing of their child.
  • Genetic Testing Release Form: This form is used if the parents decide to undergo genetic testing to confirm or contest paternity. It allows for the collection of genetic material and ensures that all parties consent to the testing process.

These documents, while distinct, work together with the Acknowledgment of Paternity to create a comprehensive legal understanding of paternity rights and obligations. It is advisable to carefully consider each document’s requirements and implications to ensure proper legal compliance and to support the child's well-being effectively.

Similar forms

  • Birth Certificate Application: Similar to the Arizona Paternity form, a birth certificate application establishes the legal identity of a child and often requires signatures and identification from both parents.
  • Affidavit of Support: Like the Acknowledgment of Paternity, this document provides a formal assertion of responsibility, usually in financial terms, for an individual or dependent.
  • Paternity Test Agreement: Both documents relate to establishing paternity; however, this agreement typically involves consent for genetic testing as a method of confirming fatherhood.
  • Custody Agreement: A custody agreement dictates the terms of parental rights and responsibilities and often follows the establishment of paternity, paralleling the Acknowledgment of Paternity in its legal implications.
  • Juvenile Dependency Petition: This document might emerge in situations where paternity is contested or unclear, reinforcing how the acknowledgment legally determines parental roles.
  • Child Support Order: Similar to the rights established in the Acknowledgment of Paternity, this order outlines financial responsibilities, stressing the importance of both parents in a child’s life.
  • Parenting Plan: After paternity is acknowledged, both parents may create a parenting plan that outlines how they will share parenting responsibilities, much like how the Acknowledgment establishes parental roles.
  • Healthcare Consent Form: Often required for minors, this document allows parents to make medical decisions for their children, reflecting the legal parental recognition similar to that provided by the Acknowledgment of Paternity.
  • Adoption Agreement: While an adoption agreement is more comprehensive, it shares the common goal of legally establishing parental rights and duties, akin to those established through the Acknowledgment.
  • Child Registration Form for School: This form requires both parents' information to enroll a child, resembling the paternity form in its emphasis on the parents' roles and responsibilities for the child’s future.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the Arizona Paternity form, there are some important dos and don'ts to consider.

  • Do: Read all instructions carefully before starting the form.
  • Do: Use only black ink to fill out the form. Colored inks will not be accepted.
  • Do: Make sure to fill in every required blank or box fully.
  • Do: Have the signatures witnessed or notarized as required.
  • Do: Submit all pages of the Acknowledgment (except the instructions) together.
  • Don't: Make any corrections or alterations on the form. This can invalidate the acknowledgment.
  • Don't: Use nicknames or shortened names. Only legal names that appear on official documents should be used.
  • Don't: Submit incomplete forms, as this may delay processing.

Misconceptions

Understanding the Arizona Acknowledgment of Paternity form, known as CS-127, is essential for parents wishing to establish paternity for their child. However, several misconceptions exist about this important document. Here are five common myths, along with clarifications:

  • Myth 1: The Acknowledgment of Paternity can be signed by anyone.

    • The form must be signed by the biological mother and father of the child. Other parties cannot sign this form to establish paternity.

  • Myth 2: You can make corrections on the Acknowledgment of Paternity form.

    • Once completed, any corrections, such as crossouts or alterations, will invalidate the form. If a mistake occurs, applicants should discard the incorrect form and request a new one.

  • Myth 3: Signing the form guarantees custody or visitation rights for the father.

    • Signing the Acknowledgment of Paternity establishes legal fatherhood but does not automatically grant custody or visitation. The father must still petition the court for those rights.

  • Myth 4: You can sign the form anywhere without a witness.

    • The form requires signatures from both parents in the presence of a witness or a notary public. This ensures the process is legitimate and properly documented.

  • Myth 5: You cannot change a child's name using this form.

    • If the child is over three months old, only the last name can be changed through this form. Any other name changes must go through the Office of Vital Records.

These clarifications can help parents navigate the Acknowledgment of Paternity form and ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities when establishing paternity in Arizona.

Key takeaways

1. Understand the Purpose: The Arizona Paternity form CS-127 acknowledges the paternity of a child born out of wedlock. If the mother was married around the time of the child's birth, a Waiver of Paternity Affidavit is needed.

2. Fill Out the Form Correctly: Use black ink only and print clearly. Do not make corrections on the form, as this can invalidate the Acknowledgment. If an error occurs, request a new form.

3. Signatures and Witnessing: Both parents must sign the Acknowledgment in the presence of a witness or a notary public. Valid identification is required for confirming identities. The legal names of the parents, as found on official documents, must be used.

4. Submit All Required Pages: Send the completed form to the specified address, ensuring all pages are included (except for the instructions). This step is crucial to avoid delays in processing.

5. Know Your Rights: By signing the Acknowledgment, both parents give up the right to dispute paternity in court and agree to provide financial support for the child. They can rescind their acknowledgment within 60 days by filing an Affidavit of Paternity Rescission.

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