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The Affidavit of Legitimation is a crucial legal document used in German jurisdiction when there is a need to formally establish or confirm a child's legitimate status. This document is particularly relevant in cases where parents marry after the birth of a child, in international family situations, or when documentation of legitimacy is required for legal or administrative purposes. The affidavit must comply with specific requirements under German law, including the BGB (German Civil Code) and PStG (Civil Status Act), and typically requires notarization. It contains detailed information about the child, parents, and circumstances of legitimation, serving as an official record that can affect various legal rights including inheritance, citizenship, and social benefits. The document must be submitted to appropriate German authorities and may require supporting documentation such as birth certificates and marriage records.

1. Title and Formal Introduction: Official title of the document and formal introduction stating this is an Affidavit of Legitimation (Eidesstattliche Versicherung zur Legitimation)

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, date of birth, current address, and identification details of the person making the affidavit

3. Child Information: Full details of the child including full name, date and place of birth, and current registration status

4. Parents Information: Complete details of both parents including full names, dates of birth, nationalities, and current addresses

5. Declaration of Paternity: Formal statement acknowledging paternity and intention to legitimate the child

6. Marriage Information: Details of the marriage between the parents if applicable, including date and place of marriage

7. Legal Basis: Reference to relevant German legal provisions under which the legitimation is being sought

8. Sworn Statement: Formal declaration under oath that all statements made are true and accurate, with acknowledgment of legal consequences for false statements