Utah Notice of Commencement of Paternity Proceedings (DHHS-OVRS-301)
Official state formParentage and paternityForm DHHS-OVRS-301Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Notarized notice that registers a man in the Utah Putative Father Registry after he starts a paternity case in a Utah district court. It is filed with the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. It does not establish paternity or add a father's name to the birth certificate.
Who can use this form
- A biological father who has started paternity proceedings in a Utah district court
- The father signs the form in front of a notary
- Filing on time entitles him to notice of an adoption proceeding for the child named on the form
What to send with it
- The completed, notarized form. White-out voids the form
- A copy of the paternity petition filed in a Utah district court, showing the case number
- Hand delivery to 288 N 1460 W, 1st Floor, Salt Lake City is recommended. If mailed, certified or traceable mail is recommended
- Faxes and electronic copies are not accepted
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics Attn: Court orders, Paternity PO Box 141012 Salt Lake City, UT 84114
- State fee
- No fee to file. A certified copy of the filed notice is $18.00 and requires form 304.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- 2026
- Source
- Official government page