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An Acknowledgment of Paternity (Erkenning) is a crucial legal document in Dutch family law that establishes the legal relationship between a father and child when the parents are not married. This document is commonly used when a child is born to unmarried parents, or during pregnancy, to ensure the child has legally recognized paternal rights and relationships. The document must be executed before a civil registry officer or notary public in the Netherlands, requiring proper identification, mother's consent, and official registration. It creates immediate legal effects concerning inheritance rights, custody, and potentially nationality. The document's format and content are strictly regulated by Dutch law, particularly the Civil Code Book 1, and must meet specific administrative requirements for validity. An Acknowledgment of Paternity can have significant implications for child support, parental authority, and the child's surname, making it a fundamental document in Dutch family law practice.

1. Declaration Date and Location: Specifies the date and place where the acknowledgment is being made, including the municipality and relevant civil registry office

2. Parties: Identification details of the acknowledging father and the child's mother, including full names, dates of birth, current addresses, and identification document details

3. Child Details: Full details of the child including name, date and place of birth (or expected date of birth if acknowledgment is prenatal)

4. Declaration of Paternity: The formal statement of paternity acknowledgment, clearly stating the father's voluntary recognition of the child as his own

5. Mother's Consent: Written consent from the mother confirming her agreement to the paternity acknowledgment

6. Legal Implications: Statement outlining the legal consequences of the acknowledgment, including parental responsibilities and rights

7. Signatures: Space for required signatures, including the acknowledging father, the mother, and the civil registry official

8. Official Certification: Section for official stamps, seals, and certification by the civil registry officer