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Ohio Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 3107.062

  • The putative father may file before the child's birth, or within 30 days after the child's birth.
  • Registration requires a completed Department of Job and Family Services form.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute: § 3107.062

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  • The putative father's name, and address or phone number
  • The birth mother's name
  • Date of receipt of form

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute: § 3107.063

  • The birth mother
  • An agency
  • An attorney arranging the adoption of the child

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

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