North Dakota § 14-20-14 - (304) Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-14 — (304) Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-20-14. (304) Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity
1. An acknowledgment of paternity and a denial of paternity may be contained in a single document or may be signed in counterparts, and may be filed separately or simultaneously. If the acknowledgment and denial are both necessary, neither is valid until both are filed. 2. An acknowledgment of paternity or a denial of paternity may be signed before the birth of the child. 3. Subject to subsection 1, an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity takes effect on the birth of the child or the filing of the document with the department of health and human services, whichever occurs later. 4. An acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity signed by a minor is valid if it is otherwise in compliance with this chapter. 5. An acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may be completed for a child who was not born in this state.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-20-14
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-14 cover?
Section 14-20-14 ("(304) Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 14-20-14?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-14" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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