Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Minnesota

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§ 259.49(1)(b)
Must file paternity action within 30 days after the child's birth.
If registered, and after receiving a father's adoption registry notice, must initiate a paternity action within 30 days.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 259.52(1)(b)
Name, known alias, address, social security number, and date of birth of putative father and birth mother.
If applicable, certified copy of court order adjudicating putative father to be the father.

Child's name, gender, place of birth or anticipated date of birth, if known.

Registration date.

Other information deemed necessary.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 259.52(1)(c)
Sent to birth mother.