Transmittal of Acknowledgment of Paternity Form to Vital Records

This article explains the different ways of transmittal of the Acknowledgment of Paternity form to Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records.

1. Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) obtained at birthing facility
   1. When completing the birth certificate packet, birthing facility personnel explain the rights and responsibilities of acknowledging paternity and provide the AOP form for completion if the parties are interested.
   2. After the AOP is completed and executed at the birthing facility, it is transmitted by the birthing facility to Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Division of Vital Records.
   3. The AOP form does not have to be completed at the birthing facility. It can be completed by the mother and father at any time.
2. AOP obtained at OSDH Division of Vital Records
   1. If the AOP form is obtained from OSDH Division of Vital Records, it can be completed and executed onsite.
   2. If the AOP form is completed and executed at OSDH Division of Vital Records, the form is then given to OSDH Division of Vital Records personnel for processing.
   3. Although the AOP may be obtained from OSDH Division of Vital Records, it does not have to be completed at OSDH Division of Vital Records.
3. AOP obtained through other means
   1. If the AOP form is obtained at an OSDH County Health Department, a Child Support Services (CSS) District Office, a local Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) office, or online at the DHS website, the mother and/or the father is/are responsible for the proper execution of the form and its transmittal to OSDH Division of Vital Records.