4Instruments of acknowledgement of paternity

4 Instruments of acknowledgement of paternity

(1)  An instrument –

(a) is to be in accordance with Form 1; or

(b) if in a different form, is to contain, or be accompanied by a document containing, the particulars specified in Form 1 in respect of the child and the parents.

(2)  A copy of an instrument is to be verified as a true copy of the instrument by a statutory declaration of –

(a) a party to the instrument; or

(b) an Australian legal practitioner.

(3)  The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages may refuse to accept an instrument, or copy of an instrument, for filing if the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages considers the instrument or copy –

(a) is illegible, wholly or in part; or

(b) is likely to become illegible, wholly or in part.