Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Illinois

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
750 ILCS 50/12.1(b)
May register before birth of child, but no later than 30 days after birth.
Must be in writing and signed by putative father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
750 ILCS 50/12.1(a)
Name, known alias, address, social security number and date of birth of putative father and birth mother.
Name, gender, place of birth, and date of birth or anticipated date of birth of child.

Date the Department of Children and Family Services received the putative father's registration.

Other necessary information.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
750 ILCS 50/12.1(c)
Prospective adoptive parents.
Birth mother.

Child welfare agency.

Attorney representing a party.