Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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New Jersey

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 9:3-45; 9:3-45.1
May file written objections within 20 days of receipt of notice of adoption proceedings in the case of a resident and 35 days if a nonresident.
Putative father entitled to notice if within 120 days of child's birth or prior to date of preliminary hearing (whichever occurs first) he has acknowledged paternity by amending the birth certificate or has filed a paternity action in court.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.