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In cases in which a child is born to unmarried parents, the father and mother must both sign an ?Affidavit of Paternity?. Once signed and filed with the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, only then can the father's name added to the child's birth certificate.

Correctly complete and notarize VS-8 Form (Declaration of Paternity Affidavit). VS-8 Form must be signed by an authorized Health Department representative. Complete payment information at the bottom of the VS-8 Form. Forward the original VS-8 Form to the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS).

Correctly complete and notarize VS-8 Form (Declaration of Paternity Affidavit). VS-8 Form must be signed by an authorized Health Department representative. Complete payment information at the bottom of the VS-8 Form. Forward the original VS-8 Form to the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS).

A completed application (VS-37), or a written request, should include the full name at birth, date of birth, county or city of birth, mother's full birth name, and father's name. Stillbirth Certificates - A written request for a stillbirth certificate may take up to approximately thirty (30) working days to process.

When a child is born to unmarried parents in Kentucky, paternity must be established before the father has any rights to visitation or custody. However, if a man is listed on the child's birth certificate, the Court will then assume that that named individual is the child's biological father.

Application forms are available for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Applications must be completed and sent to Frankfort with the appropriate fee (birth $10; death $6; marriage and divorce $6 after the year 1956); allow four weeks for delivery.