Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Oklahoma

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7503-3.1(I)
Before or after child's birth, putative father may receive a Notice of Plan for Adoption (formal notice that the mother is considering adoption). He must complete the enclosed preaddressed form within 30 days from the date that the Plan for Adoption was served.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7506-1.1(D)
Name, address, social security number, and date of birth of putative father and birth mother.
Putative father's tribal affiliation.

Child's name, date and place of birth or probable month and year of expected birth.

Date putative father registered.

Name of attorney or child-placing agency requesting a search of the registry and the date of request.

If registration based upon adjudication by court:

The case number.
The name of the court.
Date of order, judgment or decree.
A copy of the order, judgment or decree.
Any other necessary information.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7506-1.2(A)
Putative father may revoke a notice of intent to claim paternity at anytime by submitting a signed, notarized statement.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7506-1.1(I)
Any court.
Authorized agency.

Any other person deemed necessary to receive such information by the Department of Human Services.

All others must show good cause to access information.