Arizona Relinquishment, Consent, Revocation laws

Who Must Consent:

• The birth or adoptive mother.
  
• The father if married to the mother or otherwise established paternity.
  
• Any guardian of the child or agency which has been given the child to place for adoption.
  
• Minority of parent does not affect competency to consent.
  
  
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Consent of Adoptee:

A child 12 years or older must consent to the adoption in open court.

When Parental Consent is Not Needed:

Parent has:

• A parent has had rights terminated.
  
• A parent has previously consented that an agency place the child.
  
• When a guardian has been appointed for the adult parent
  
• A putative father who does not file claim of paternity waives right of notice.
  
  

When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:

Consent must be executed no sooner than 72 hours after the birth of the child.

How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:

Consent is executed in writing, witnessed by 2 or more credible witnesses, and acknowledged before a notary public.

Time for Revocation:

Consent is irrevocable unless obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence.

Adapted from materials prepared by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.