Who Must Consent:
Any living parent or guardian must voluntarily and in writing surrender all rights to the child to the department or child placing agency.
Consent of Adoptee:
A child 14 years or older must consent in the presence of the court.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed:
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
Consent may be executed any time after the birth of the child.
How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:
Time for Revocation:
Adapted from materials prepared by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.