OCFS-2724. Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity of a Child Born Out of Wedlock

Form OCFS-2724 is a Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity of a Child Born Out of Wedlock. This form is used by an unmarried father of a child born out of wedlock to establish legal paternity of the child. Establishing legal paternity is important for a number of reasons, including to obtain rights and responsibilities for the father, and to ensure the child receives certain benefits, such as inheritance rights, social security, and health insurance.

The parties involved in this form are the child’s mother and the father. The form consists of two parts; the first part is a sworn statement by the father declaring his paternity of the child and his intention to fulfill all rights and responsibilities associated with the child. The second part is a series of questions related to the father’s marital status and other information.

Important fields in this form include name, address, date of birth, child's name, and the father's signature. Before signing the form, the father must read the warnings and instructions carefully and check the appropriate boxes. The father must also provide necessary documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to prove his identity.

An example of a situation where this form would be used is if a child is born to unmarried parents and the father wishes to establish legal paternity of the child. By completing this form, the father will be able to have his name listed on the birth certificate, obtain custody or visitation rights, and gain parental rights and responsibilities.

In addition to this form, the father may need to provide additional documents, such as a marriage certificate or proof of identity. An alternative form to this one is the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form, which is used to establish paternity without the court process.