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Article 781Formalities for Acknowledging Parentage

第七百八十一条(認知の方式)

Parentage is acknowledged through the filing of a registration pursuant to the provisions of the Family Register Act.

認知は、戸籍法の定めるところにより届け出ることによってする。

Parentage may also be acknowledged in a will.

認知は、遺言によっても、することができる。

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