Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Indiana

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 31-19-5-12; 31-19-5-10
May file before the child's birth, or within 30 days after the birth, or the date of the filing of a petition for the child's adoption, whichever occurs later.
Complete Department of Health form signed by putative father and notarized.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 31-19-5-7
Name, address, social security number, and date of birth of putative father and birth mother.
Child's name and date of birth, if known.

Date registration received.

Name of attorney or agency that requests a search of the registry.

Any other information deemed necessary.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
§ 31-19-5-19
May revoke a registration at any time by submitting a signed, notarized statement to the Registry.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 31-19-5-21
Registrant.
Birth mother.

Child.

Any party or attorney in pending adoption.

Attorney who represents prospective parents.

Licensed child placing agency.

Court that presides over pending adoption.