OCFS-2726. Court Determination of Parentage

Form OCFS-2726, Court Determination of Parentage is used to establish the parentage of a child for the purpose of determining the legal relationship between the parent and the child.

This form is used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) when both the mother and father of a child have had a court-ordered determination of parentage, typically by a court order or judgment. It is filled out by the father and the mother, and must be signed by both parents. The form must be filed with the OCFS and the father's name will be added to the child's birth certificate.

The form consists of two sections. The first section includes basic identifying information for both parents, including name, address, phone number, and Social Security number. It also requires the parents to provide the name and date of birth of the child, as well as the court case number from the court order or judgment.

The second section of the form requires the parents to sign and date the form, as well as provide the name and address of the court where the determination of parentage was made, and the date of the court order or judgment.

It is important to ensure that the information provided on the form is accurate. The consequences of failing to accurately fill out the form can include delays in the process of establishing legal parentage, or denial of the parentage claim. If the mother is not the legal custodian of the child, it is important to provide the name and address of the custodian in the appropriate section.

For example, if a father has a court-ordered determination of parentage for a child that he has with the mother, both parents would fill out and sign the OCFS-2726 form and submit it to the OCFS. Upon approval, the father's name would be added to the child's birth certificate, establishing his legal rights and responsibilities as a parent.

In addition to the OCFS-2726 form, the parents may also need to submit additional documents such as a certified copy of the court order or judgment, or a certified copy of the child's birth certificate. Other related forms may include the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form or the Genetic Testing Consent form.