The Southern Nevada Health District is currently accepting appointments to witness Declaration of Paternity Documents. Choose a date and time below, then complete and submit the requested information. Please arrive at 280 S. Decatur Birth and Death Certificate Office at your selected time and check in with a staff member. If you need assistance, please call 702-759-1010.

Below is a checklist of items/requirements needed for your appointment. All items must be checked to schedule an appointment.

• Both parents must be present for appointment. Children do not need to be present.
• Child must be born in Nevada and be under the age of 18 years
• Valid Photo ID for both parents *expired ID is not considered valid.
• Credit/Debit card or money order payable to SNHD for $10.00 witness fee, per child.

Name Change: The declaration of paternity form cannot be used to change the first or middle name of the child. It only allows the last name to be changed to the father's last name (optional) but it must match the fathers valid identification.