Missouri

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Obtain form from, and return form to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
ATTN Putative Father Registry
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Tel: 573-522-3233, 573-751-6400

Filing deadline appears to be 15 days after birth, or if the mother misleads or defrauds the father, 15 days after discovering the fraud or misrepresentation. Registration constitutes an "Intent to Claim Paternity." One may file before the birth. A man should file if "may" be a father.

See also: www.dhss.mo.gov/BirthAndDeathRecords/PutativeFatherRegistryPamphlet04.pdf

Notarization required.

Cost: None indicated

Researched and Prepared by
Erik L. Smith

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