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HRS §584A-608

When a parent can sign a denial of parentage

A person who is believed to be a parent can sign a form to deny being the parent, but only if certain conditions are met. Another person must agree to be the parent, the signature must be witnessed, and the person must not have already acknowledged or been ruled as the parent.

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The statute, as written — Denial of parentage

An alleged genetic parent or presumed parent may sign a denial of parentage in a record filed with the court. The denial of parentage shall be valid only if: (1) Another individual other than the individual who gave birth to the child agrees to have that other individual's parentage of the child established under this part, and the agreement is in an affidavit filed with the court; (2) The signature of the alleged genetic parent or presumed parent is attested by a notarial officer or witnesses; and (3) The alleged genetic parent or presumed parent has not previously: (A) Completed a valid acknowledgment of parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment was rescinded under section 584A-403(f) or challenged successfully under section 584A-403(g); or (B) Been adjudicated to be a parent of the child.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§584A-403 Fast process for establishing parentage

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