Minnesota Spouse's Non-Parentage Statement (DHS-3159C)
Minnesota Department of Human ServicesParentage and paternityForm DHS-3159CFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Ends the legal relationship between a presumed parent (the mother's spouse or former spouse) and a child when a matching Recognition of Parentage is also filed. It is filed with the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- A presumed parent of a child born during the marriage to the child's mother
- A presumed parent of a child born within 280 days after the divorce from the child's mother
- Signing is voluntary and must be done in front of a notary public
What to send with it
- The completed statement, signed in front of a notary public
- Names and information that match the child's birth record
- A new form if you make a mistake; do not cross out words or make corrections
- File it within one year after the child's birth
- Fax the form to 877-490-5564, or mail it if you cannot fax
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records PO Box 64499 St. Paul, MN 55164-0499
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Issued by
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Form revision
- 12-24
- Source
- Official government page