Illinois Adoption Laws Page3

Adoption Laws in Illinois Page3

Putative fathers

Yes, this state have a Putative Father Registry.

Registry requirements to receive notice : Statute: 750 ILCS 50/12.1(b)

• The registration have to be written as well as signed by the putative father.
• The putative father has to register before the child birth, but in 30 days after child birth.

Information in the registry or claim : Statute : 750 ILCS 50/12.1(a)

• Date on which the 'Department of Children and Family Services' got the putative father registration.
• Any other information if found necessary.
• Name, address, SSN (social security number) and birth date of putative father and birth mother
• Name, date of birth or adopted date of birth of the child, gender, place of birth etc.

Revocation of claim to paternity : Statute: - § 63.054

• Not addressed by law.

Who may access to registry information : Statute: 750 ILCS 50/12.1(c)

• Any child welfare organization
• Attorney if represents any party
• Planned future adoptive parents
• A birth mother