Denial of parentage.

RCW 26.26A.210
in effect
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A presumed parent or alleged genetic parent may sign a denial of parentage in a record. The denial of parentage is valid only if: (1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual is filed under RCW 26.26A.220 ; (2) The signature of the presumed parent or alleged genetic parent is attested by a notarial officer or witnessed; and (3) The presumed parent or alleged genetic parent has not previously: (a) Completed a valid acknowledgment of parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment was rescinded under RCW 26.26A.235 or challenged successfully under RCW 26.26A.240 ; or (b) Been adjudicated to be a parent of the child. A presumed parent or alleged genetic parent may sign a denial of parentage in a record. The denial of parentage is valid only if: (1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual is filed under RCW 26.26A.220 ; (2) The signature of the presumed parent or alleged genetic parent is attested by a notarial officer or witnessed; and (3) The presumed parent or alleged genetic parent has not previously: (a) Completed a valid acknowledgment of parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment was rescinded under RCW 26.26A.235 or challenged successfully under RCW 26.26A.240 ; or (b) Been adjudicated to be a parent of the child.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.26A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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