Petition for Paternity
This form packet may be helpful if you are a parent who would like to ask the court to establish paternity when paternity has not already been established.
What are the qualifications?
- Paternity has not been established with the court yet.
Before Starting
We recommend you set aside 1 hour to complete all forms. Representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. If you do choose to represent yourself, click here for what you need to know.
Get Started
We’ve provided instructions on how to complete these forms on your own but representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. In fact, we suggest that even if you use the forms provided on this site that you still talk with an attorney before submitting the forms to a court to get the best result possible.
Open the Petition for Paternity blank forms attached below. Read the Form Instructions and Terms You May Need to Know before you complete the forms.
Complete the Petition for Paternity Forms packet attached below. These forms can be printed and completed with handwritten answers, or they can be filled out on the computer and then printed.
Follow the guidance in the Petition for Paternity Forms Instructions to file your forms with the court. Review the resources in this section for information about filing.
Once the court approves your filed forms, you may need to take more steps. Review the resources in this section for help and information.