Ohio Code § 3111.27
Ohio Code § 3111.27. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3111.27.
(A) Except as provided in section 2151.232 or 3111.821 of the Revised Code , for an acknowledgment of paternity filed with the office of child support to be
rescinded both of the following must occur: (1) Not later than sixty days after the date of the latest signature on the acknowledgment,
one of the persons who signed it must do both of the following: (a) Request a determination under section 3111.38 of the Revised Code of whether there is a parent and child relationship between the man who signed the
acknowledgment and the child who is the subject of it; (b) Give the office written notice of having complied with division (A)(1)(a) of this
section and include in the notice the name of the child support enforcement agency
conducting genetic tests to determine whether there is a parent and child relationship; (2) An order must be issued under section 3111.46 of the Revised Code determining whether there is a parent and child relationship between the man and
the child. (B) Not later than the end of the business day following the business day on which the
office receives a notice under division (A)(1)(b) of this section, it shall contact
the agency indicated in the notice to verify that the person sending it has complied
with division (A)(1) of this section. If the office verifies compliance, and the notice was sent within the time limit
required by this section, the office shall note in its records the date the notice
was received and that the acknowledgment to which the notice pertains is subject to
recission [ sic ]. The office shall direct the agency to notify the office of the agency's issuance
of an order described in division (A)(2) of this section. On receipt from an agency of notice that an order described in division (A)(2) of
this section has been issued, the acknowledgment to which the order pertains shall
be rescinded as of the date. If the office is unable to verify compliance with division (A)(1) of this section,
it shall note in its records the date the notice under division (A)(1)(b) of this
section was received and that compliance with division (A)(1) of this section was
not verified.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.