Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Idaho

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§ 16-1513(1), (2)
May be filed prior to child's birth, but must be filed prior to placement or the commencement of any proceeding to terminate the parental rights of the birth mother, whichever occurs first.
Complete Department of Health and Welfare, Vital Statistics Unit form signed by putative father and notarized.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 16-1513(2)
Name and address of putative father and birth mother.
Child's birth date or probable month and year of expected birth.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 16-1513(6)
Identities of putative fathers can only be released pursuant to procedures contained in Ch. 3, title 9, Idaho Code.