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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
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