Vermont Adoption Laws Page1

Adoption Laws in Vermont Page1

Adopting Parties

• Followings may adopt a child :
  Statute: Tit. 15A, - § 2-101
  • The parent having the custody of the child.
  • A legal guardian.
  • An agency.

• Followings may place a child for adoption :
  Statute: Tit. 15A, - § 1-102
  • Any person.

Putative Fathers

Vermont State does not have a Putative Father Registry.

• What are the registry requirements to receive notice?
  Statute: Tit. 15A, - §- § 3-503; 3-404
  • A putative father can register a parental interest before the termination period (within 20 days) of the parental rights of the putative father.
  • Identification and notification of biological father is very important, so required efforts are made for this.

• Registry Information :
  None.

• Paternity Revocation (of claim):
  None.

• Registry Information Access :
  None.