Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Montana

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 42-2-206; 42-2-205(3)
May file prior to child's birth, but no later than 72 hours after birth.
A putative father may file even if he has no actual knowledge that a pregnancy has occurred.

Completed Department form or submit statement with required information signed by putative father and notarized.


Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§§ 42-2-205(1); 42-2-215
Name, address, social security number, date of birth of putative father and birth mother.
Putative father's tribal affiliation, if applicable.

Child's name and place of birth if known, or approximate date and location of possible conception and expected delivery date.

Date of registration.

Name and affiliation of person requesting registry information.

Other information deemed necessary.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
§ 42-2-223
Unless support order issued, putative father may revoke registration at any time by submitting a signed, notarized statement.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 42-2-217(1)
Department representative.
Adoption agency.

Prospective adoptive parents or their attorney.

Any woman who is the subject of a registration.