Illinois § 301
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 301.
Voluntary acknowledgment. A parent-child relationship may be established voluntarily by the signing and witnessing of a voluntary acknowledgment in accordance with Section 12 of the Vital Records Act and Section 10-17.7 of the Illinois Public Aid Code. The voluntary acknowledgment shall contain the social security numbers or tax identification numbers of the persons signing the voluntary acknowledgment; however, failure to include the social security numbers of the persons signing a voluntary acknowledgment does not invalidate the voluntary acknowledgment. (Source: P.A. 99-85, eff. 1-1-16; 99-769, eff. 1-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 301
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 301 cover?
Section 301 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 301?
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