Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed a body found in Mansfield is that of missing Amber Peat.
Post mortem tests showed the 13-year-old, who had not been seen since Saturday, died as a result of hanging.
Amber's mother Kelly and stepfather Danny paid tribute to their daughter saying: 'We will always remember Amber for her love of singing and dancing.'
Missing teenager Amber Peat has not been seen since she walked out after an argument over chores with her parents, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Superintendent Matt McFarlane told reporters officers are carrying out searches in Mansfield and had spoken to family and friends.
He appealed for Amber, who has two younger sisters, to come home and for anyone with information on the missing teenager to contact them.
"We are looking for vulnerable, missing young girl here. The aim is to find her and get her home safe".
Classmates and well-wishers have been leaving flowers and messages at a tree on a housing estate in Mansfield.
Police have expressed concern for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday.