Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Pennsylvania

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
23 Pa. §§ 2513; 5103
Notice of termination proceeding is given to putative father if he has filed a claim of paternity prior to the institution of proceedings.
Father of child must complete Department of Public Welfare form.

If mother's consent not given, putative father only entitled to notice of termination proceedings.


Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
23 Pa. § 5103
May rescind acknowledgement of paternity within the earlier of the following:
60 days.
The date of an administrative or judicial proceeding relating to the child.
After expiration of 60 days, may be challenged in court only on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.