New Hampshire Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 170-B:6 [Effective January 5, 2005]

  • The putative father may file before the child's birth, but shall file prior to the birth mother's parental rights being surrendered or involuntarily terminated.
  • The putative father must complete an Office of Child Support Services form.
  • The putative father has 30 days from the date of notice to request a hearing to prove that he is the father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

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

 

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