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From Erik L. Smith , for About.com

Obtain form from, and return form to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services;
Bureau of Vital Records,
ATTN Putative Father Registry,
P.O. Box 570,
Jefferson City, MO., 65102-0570.
Tel: 573-522-3233.
573-751-6400.
More information:

Filing deadline appears to be 15 days after birth, or if the mother misleads or defrauds the father, 15 days after discovering the fraud or misrepresentation. Registration constitutes an "Intent to Claim Paternity." One may file before the birth. A man should file if "may" be a father.

See also: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BirthAndDeathRecords/PutativeFatherRegistryPamphlet04.pdf

Notarization required:
Yes
Cost:
None indicated.Return to the National Directory of Putative Father Registries.
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