Lachey, who is due to marry his fiancée Vanessa Minnillo this summer, admitted that kids could be on the cards in the not too distant future.
The 37-year-old star, who previously dated Jessica Simpson, told Parade Magazine: 'I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to start another chapter. Having kids is a big part of that. I'm excited for what comes next.
'Life is a journey, and I'm certainly ready to close this chapter and move on to the next.'
Speaking about fatherhood, he added: 'I'm certainly looking towards it. I'd like to be a dad sooner than later.'