Arizona Adoption Laws Page3

Adoption Laws in Arizona Page3

Putative fathers

Yes, the state has a Putative Father Registry.

Registry requirements to receive notice : Statute: - § 8-106.01(A)(B)

• The putative father may file within 30 days after the birth of a child or prior to the child's birth.
• A completed form of Department of Human Resource signed by the putative father is required for the registration.

Information in the registry or claim : Statute: - § 8-106.01(B)

• The birth date, or approximate month and year of expected birth of the child.
• Name and address of the putative father and the birth mother.

Revocation of claim to paternity

Do not have any law for this in statutes reviewed.

Who may access to registry information : Statute: - § 8-106.01(B)

• Any court upon request
• The division
• A licensed child adoption agency or assisting in a direct placement adoption or licensed attorney participating.