The Affidavit of Admission of Paternity (Vaterschaftsanerkennung) is a crucial document in German family law that establishes legal paternity when parents are not married. This document is typically used when a child is born to unmarried parents or is expected to be born, and the biological father wishes to formally acknowledge paternity. It must be executed in accordance with §1592-1598 of the German Civil Code (BGB) and requires official certification. The affidavit includes detailed information about the father, mother, and child, creates immediate legal obligations regarding child support and parental rights, and must be registered with the appropriate civil registry office (Standesamt). Once properly executed and registered, this acknowledgment can only be challenged under specific circumstances defined by German law.

1. Opening Declaration: Formal opening stating this is an affidavit, including the date, location, and presence of authorized official

2. Declarant Information: Full details of the person making the declaration of paternity, including full name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and nationality

3. Mother Information: Full details of the child's mother, including full name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and nationality

4. Child Information: Details of the child including full name, date of birth, place of birth, and birth certificate number (if already born)

5. Declaration of Paternity: Clear and unequivocal statement acknowledging paternity of the child

6. Mother's Consent: Statement of the mother's consent to the paternity acknowledgment, as required by German law

7. Legal Implications: Statement acknowledging understanding of the legal consequences of the admission of paternity

8. Oath/Verification: Formal sworn statement confirming the truth of all declarations made

9. Signatures: Space for signatures of the father, mother, and authorized official, with date and place