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Arizona Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 8-106.01(A)(B)

  • A putative father may file prior to the child's birth or within 30 days after the child's birth.
  • Registration requires a completed Department of Health Services form, signed by the putative father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute: § 8-106.01(B)

  • Name and address of the putative father and the birth mother
  • The child's birth date, or probable month and year of expected birth

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute: § 8-106.01(B)

  • The court
  • The division
  • A licensed adoption agency or licensed attorney participating or assisting in a direct placement adoption

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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