Power of Two

Voluntary paternity establishment

This video explains voluntary paternity establishment through the recognition of parentage process.

A voluntary recognition of parentage form allows unmarried parents to establish a legal father (paternity) for their child.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services produced this video for unmarried parents to watch when they consider establishing paternity for their child at the hospital.

Brochure and form

Being a legal father: Parentage information for mothers and fathers

Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department

First Published: 02/21/2013

Last Reviewed: 02/21/2013