Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (birth records: affidavits, paternity acknowledgment) · Georgia state form
Paternity Acknowledgment Form 3940
Form 3940 is a voluntary agreement for a mother and biological father to acknowledge paternity and request that the father’s name be added to a child’s birth record.
- What this form is
- The mother and biological father use Form 3940 to acknowledge paternity and request that the father’s name be added to the child’s birth record. They may also request a change to the child’s name if both agree and the child is within the first year of birth. Both parents must sign the form before a notary. The completed form is forwarded to the State Office of Vital Records.
- Who needs it
- A mother and biological father who voluntarily want to acknowledge paternity and request that the father’s name be added to a child’s birth record may use this form.
- Why it needs a notary
- The mother’s and father’s signatures must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete and sign the form before a notary, then mail it to the State Office of Vital Records within 30 days of execution. Include a valid copy of photo ID.
Questions
Who uses Form 3940?
The form is for a mother and biological father who voluntarily acknowledge paternity and request that the father’s name be added to the child’s birth record.
Does Form 3940 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form says it must be signed in the presence of a notary. Both parents’ signatures must be notarized, and this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How do I submit Form 3940?
Mail the completed form to the State Office of Vital Records within 30 days of execution. The document also says a valid copy of photo ID must accompany the request.