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The Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavit is a crucial legal instrument in Malta's family law framework, designed to establish legal paternity when a child's biological father is not listed on the birth certificate or when there is a need to formally establish paternal rights and responsibilities. This document is particularly relevant in cases of children born outside of marriage or when paternity was not established at birth. The affidavit must be executed in accordance with Maltese law, specifically Chapter 16 of the Civil Code and related regulations, and requires notarization and registration with the Public Registry. It contains detailed information about the father, mother, and child, includes specific declarations about the voluntary nature of the acknowledgment, and outlines the legal implications of establishing paternity.

1. Declarant Information: Full legal name, identification details, date of birth, and current address of the person acknowledging paternity

2. Child Information: Full name, date and place of birth, and birth registration details of the child whose paternity is being acknowledged

3. Mother Information: Full legal name, identification details, and current address of the child's mother

4. Declaration of Paternity: Clear and unambiguous statement acknowledging paternity of the child, including confirmation that the declarant understands the legal implications

5. Rights and Responsibilities: Statement outlining the legal rights, obligations, and responsibilities that come with acknowledging paternity

6. Verification of Understanding: Confirmation that the declarant has read and understood the contents and implications of the affidavit

7. Execution: Space for signatures, dates, and notarial attestation