Civil Code Article 1069
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The effect of legitimation of a child born out of wedlock is retroactive as from the time of birth, but the existing rights of the third parties will not be affected thereby.
中文原文 民法第1069條
非婚生子女認領之效力，溯及於出生時。
但第三人已得之權利，不因此而受影響。
但第三人已得之權利，不因此而受影響。