Tennessee Paternity Establishment Program

Child Support · Tennessee · Free

State program enabling unmarried parents to voluntarily establish paternity at the hospital after birth or later through the Department of Human Services, which is required before child support orders can be entered. Serves parents statewide. Both parents typically must present photo ID and sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity; genetic testing can be requested if paternity is contested. Services are free through DHS child support offices.