Kentucky Declaration of Paternity (VS-8)
Official state formParentage and paternityForm VS-8Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity for a child born in Kentucky to an unmarried mother. Both parents sign sworn affidavits before a notary so the father's name is added to the birth certificate. The form goes to the Office of Vital Statistics.
Who can use this form
- The natural father and the natural mother of a child born in Kentucky to an unmarried woman.
- Each parent signs their own affidavit in front of a notary.
- Under the law printed on the form, the hospital representative does not present the paternity information when either parent is a minor.
- Either parent may rescind within the earlier of 60 days or the date of a proceeding relating to the child. After that it can only be contested in court for duress, fraud or material mistake of fact.
What to send with it
- The father's affidavit, completed and signed in front of a notary.
- The mother's affidavit, completed and signed in front of a notary.
- The child's desired last name, if the surname is being changed.
- The original form is forwarded to the Office of Vital Statistics, Attention: Amendments Unit.
Where to send it
- Mail to
- The Office of Vital Statistics Attention: Amendments Unit 275 East Main Street, 1E-A Frankfort, KY 40621
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- Rev. 8.2020
- Source
- Official government page