Recognitionand Registrationof Children

The recognition of children born from extra-marital relations of the parents is totally feasible in accordance with the Constitution and the right of identity to which they are entitled and their parents, regardless of their marital status, can freely and voluntarily attend and recognize their children in the Civil Registry without further formalities.

If there is no will to recognize a child on the part of a parent, you can go to a Family Judge and demand the recognition of the child, ask for a DNA test and it will be the Judge who will order the Civil Registry to register this recognition.

A child may also be voluntarily acknowledged by will or testament will in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Code and the Organic Law on Organic Law on the Management of Identity and Civil Data.

If the father is out of the country, he can send a Special Power of Attorney for recognition of the child.