Article 147 of the Family Code of the Republic of Armenia stipulates that “Determination and contesting of paternity/maternity in the RA territory is realized in accordance with the procedure established by the RA Legislation. In cases, if determination of paternity/maternity is lawful in the state Civic Status Registration Departments, parents of a child who live out of the RA territory and at least one of who is recognized a RA citizen, can apply with paternity/maternity determination request to the RA consulates.”