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Apply for a declaration about whether a named person is the parent of another named person: Form C63

Use this form to ask the court to determine someone's parentage and to give your summary of why you think your application is necessary.

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Application form: C63

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When you apply, include a copy of the birth certificate of the person whose parentage is in question (unless the court has directed otherwise).

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Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2017
Last updated 28 May 2025 show all updates
  1. Added a Welsh landing page.

  2. Added a question about occupation to the 'about you' section of the form.

  3. Signature box amended to allow email submission.

  4. First published.

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