Contesting registered fatherhood or co-motherhood

Even if fatherhood or co-motherhood has already been determined, the mother, father, co-mother or the child’s guardian can contest the registration up to 6 months after the birth of the child and request that the case be re-examined.

How to

Complete the application form and sign with MitID, then send it in digitally.

When you have completed the application and signed with MitID, the case will be registered with the Agency of Family Law (Familieretshuset).

Once you have completed and sent in the application, it may take up to 24 hours before you receive a receipt via Digital Post.