An Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) is a legal document that allows parents who aren’t married to establish legal paternity.

1. Sign an AOP

Texas Attorney General Office
Contact the attorney general office to schedule an appointment to sign the Acknowledgement of Paternity.

•  FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU

•  Local office
      (409) 986-7688
      5300 Fm 2004 Rd
      La Marque, Texas 77568

Questions? Contact the Attorney General hotline: 1-866-855-2006.

2. Finalize the AOP

Complete Form VS-170 to correct a birth certificate. Submit your form, supporting documents (if required) and fees to: DSHS – Vital Statistics Section, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. 

Fees: $47.00 ($25.00 filing fee and $22.00 for a new record)

See Identification requirements for application. 

To check the status of your request, call 1-888-963-7111 or visit Texas DSHS. Processing time may take up to 3 months. 

 Do you have questions? Contact us at 409.938.7221, 409.765.2595, or vitals@gchd.org.