Who Must Consent:
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:
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.