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78B-15-303. Denial of paternity.
A presumed or declarant father may sign a denial of his paternity. The denial is valid only if:

  • (1) a declaration of paternity signed, or otherwise authenticated, by another man is filed pursuant to Section 78B-15-305;
  • (2) the denial is in a form prescribed by and filed with the Office of Vital Records, and is signed, or otherwise authenticated, under penalty of perjury; and
  • (3) the presumed or declarant father has not previously:
    • (a) declared his paternity, unless the previous declaration has been rescinded pursuant to Section 78B-15-306 or successfully challenged pursuant to Section 78B-15-307; or
    • (b) been adjudicated to be the father of the child.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session