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Agreement and Judgment of Parentage

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2014

This form is used when both people involved in a case agree that they are the legal parents of the children listed. It asks the court to officially recognize them as parents and can include requests to change the children's last names or amend their birth certificates.

The court describes it as: Use this form if both parties agree that they are the parents of the children involved in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when two people who are involved in a case agree that they are the parents of the children and want the court to make that agreement official.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the two people who are agreeing to be the parents of the children. It also includes sections for their lawyers to sign.
What happens if I sign this form?
If you sign this form, the court may decide you are the legal parent. You are agreeing to certain rights and responsibilities, and you are giving up certain rights.
Does this form require a lawyer?
The form advises that you can hire a lawyer before signing. If you cannot afford one, you can call the local bar association or the court’s Family Law Facilitator for help.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2014.

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