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Final Parentage Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to write up the final court decision regarding parentage. It asks the court to officially declare who the legal parents of a child are and can include decisions about the child's name, support payments, and parenting schedule.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after the court has approved the findings and conclusions in a case about parentage. It records the final orders from the judge.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'Final Parentage Order' and includes sections for the court to make official orders. It also has spaces for lawyers to sign it.
Does this form decide everything about the child?
It covers several topics, including who the legal parents are, if the child's name changes, and if there are orders about child support or parenting plans.
Do I need to file a fee with this form?
The form has a section for 'Fees and costs' but does not state if a filing fee is required to submit it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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