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Wisconsin Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 48.025(2)

The putative father may file a declaration of parental interest at any time, except after termination of the putative father's parental rights.
The declaration must be in writing and signed by the putative father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute: § 48.025(2)

The declaration must include:
The name and address of the putative father and birth mother
The month and year of the child's birth or expected birth
A statement that the individual has reason to believe that he may be the child's father

Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute: § 48.025(3)