Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Georgia

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 15-11-2 and 19-11-9
May acknowledge paternity before or after birth in a signed writing, or indicate the possibility of paternity without acknowledging paternity.
Must file a petition to legitimate the child within 30 days of receipt of notice of termination proceedings.

Notice of termination proceeding given if:

Putative father's identity is known to petitioner or attorney.
Any of the following is true of the putative father: he is on the putative father registry, he lived with the child, he made any attemp to legitimate the child, he provided support or medical care for the child's mother.


Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 19-11-9(d)(1)
Name, address, and social security number of biological, but not legal father.
Date of registration.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
§ 19-11-9(d)(4)
Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity may be rescinded, pursuant to § 19-7-46.1.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 19-11-9(e)
Governmental department, bureau, board, commission, agency or political subdivision of any State.
The Department.

Licensed child placing agency.

Member of the Georgia Bar.