acknowledgment of paternity affidavits executed in the hospital at the time of birth are submitted to the vital records registry with the birth record by hospital staff. acknowledgment of paternity affidavits executed following your child’s birth certificate being registered with vital records require special processing at the vital records central office and statutory fees must be submitted. you must submit the appropriate completed form to vital records with your child’s certified birth certificate along with a fee of $27.50. at the time of submission, you may also include $9.00 for each additional certified copy you would like to recieve. acknowledgment of paternity affidavits are legal documents.