Rhode Island Department of Health - Vital Records · Rhode Island state form
VS-42C Affidavit of Minor Child Acknowledging Parentage
VS-42C is an affidavit for a minor child who wishes to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage for their child without parental support.
- What this form is
- This affidavit asks a minor child to state that they do not live with their parents, are financially independent, and are self-supporting and capable of making their own legal decisions. The minor also confirms reading the Notice of Rights and Responsibilities and wishing to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage for their child. The document includes a notary section and must be completed before the minor signs form VS-42B.
- Who needs it
- A minor child who intends to acknowledge parentage without parental support and wishes to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage for their child.
- Why it needs a notary
- The minor child’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The affidavit must be completed before the minor child may sign the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VS-42B). Submit it to the Rhode Island agency named on the form.
Questions
Who completes the VS-42C affidavit?
A minor child completes the affidavit when intending to acknowledge parentage without the support of their parents. It asks the minor to affirm their independence and intent to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage for their child.
Does the VS-42C affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The affidavit has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section and a Notary Public signature line. The minor child's signature must be notarized, including online with a commissioned online notary.
When must this affidavit be completed?
The instructions state that when a parent is a minor child who intends to acknowledge parentage without parental support, this affidavit must be completed before the minor child may sign the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VS-42B).