Rhode Island Affidavit of Minor Child Acknowledging Parentage of a Child (VS-42C)
Official state formParentage and paternityForm VS-42CFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
A sworn affidavit that a minor parent signs before signing the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VS-42B). It states that the minor lives apart from their parents and is financially independent.
Who can use this form
- A minor parent who does not live with their parents
- The minor must be financially independent and self-supporting
- The minor must have read the Notice of Rights and Responsibilities
What to send with it
- The affidavit signed by the minor and sworn before a notary public
- It must be completed before the minor signs the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VS-42B)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- Revised January 2021
- Source
- Not provided