048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-4 - Acknowledgment of Paternity

A new certificate of birth may be prepared for a child born in this state by the State Registrar of Vital Records when a valid affidavit acknowledging paternity is received.

(a) If the mother was married to someone other than the natural father within 300 days prior to the date of the birth, one of the following is required in addition to the affidavit acknowledging paternity:

(i) A certified copy of a court order determining that the husband or ex-husband is not the father of the child; or

(ii) An affidavit denying paternity signed by the husband or ex-husband.

(b) An affidavit denying paternity is only valid if an affidavit acknowledging paternity is filed. Both affidavits must be filed within five years of the date of birth.

(c) An affidavit acknowledging paternity filed after the child has reached legal age must also be signed by the child.

(d) The new certificate shall be on the form that was in use at the time of the birth, if possible.

(e) The name and personal particulars of the natural father and surname of the child shall be as specified in the affidavit acknowledging paternity.

(f) After preparation of the new certificate, the original certificate shall not be subject to inspection except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

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048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-4