As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 15.3 - Certifications(c)Acknowledgement of Paternity. In every proceeding brought to terminate any parental rights as to a child born in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, petition shall obtain and provide to the Court at the time of the hearing thereon official certificate obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services identifying any paternity acknowledgements or paternity claims on file with the Department in accordance with 23 Pa. C.S. § 5103(b) as to each such child as to whom termination of parental rights is sought. A certification of acknowledgement of Paternity can also be obtained from York County Domestic Relations Section.Adopted effective 7/1/2022.