Louisiana Acknowledgment of Paternity Affidavit for a Child Born Outside of Marriage (2-Party) (VR-B15 2-P)

Who can use this form

• The mother and the biological father of a child born outside of marriage; both must sign before a notary.
• Do not use it if an acknowledgment was already completed and a father is listed on the birth certificate.
• A mother who was married to someone else, or divorced less than 300 days before the birth, must use the three-party form VR-B7 instead.
• A minor under 16 may not sign. A minor aged 16 or 17 may sign only with judicial authorization (La. R.S. 9:405.1).
• It may not be signed before the child is born.

What to send with it

• The original notarized affidavit, completed in black ink with no alterations, and initialed by both parents on page 2
• Copy of both parents' valid government-issued photo ID
• Copy of the original birth certificate, or a $15.00 birth search fee
• The $27.50 amendment processing fee by check or money order (no cash)
• If an adult child's name is changing: a no-objection letter or affidavit from the District Attorney, the adult child's photo ID and written authorization
• The case number if an amendment is already in progress

Where to send it

Mail to

Louisiana Vital Records Registry Attn: Amendments Department P.O. Box 60630 New Orleans, LA 70160

State fee

$27.50 amendment processing fee (covers the change, a new birth certificate and the state mail charge). $15.00 birth search fee if no copy of the birth certificate is sent. Optional $10.00 for a certified copy of the signed affidavit. An older edition still linked on the DCFS FAQ page prints $18.00 plus $0.50.

Typical processing

Not provided

Form revision

7/26

Source

Official government page