Acknowledge paternity
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1. Acknowledge paternity
If legal paternity has not already been established by the family situation, the biological father can establish it by acknowledging paternity.
When?
The acknowledgement can be arranged around the time of birth if needed; the father must appear in person before a competent body to make the declaration.
Where / who?
Registry office; child and youth welfare authority (district administrative authority, in statutory cities the Magistrat, in Vienna MA 11); court; or notary.
What to prepare?
The identity and civil-status documents required by the chosen body.
What to check?
Acknowledgement of paternity and custody are legally separate matters and must be dealt with separately if necessary.
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at
