Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Tennessee

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
Yes


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 36-2-318(e)(3); 36-2-318(j)
May file a notice of intent to claim paternity prior to child's birth or within 30 days after birth.
Must file a complaint for parentage within 30 days from the receipt of notice of adoption proceedings.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 36-2-318(e)
Name and address of putative father, child, and birth mother for whom an order of parentage has been entered and those for whom the registrar has a record of any acknowledgement of parentage executed.
Those who file a notice of intent to claim paternity:

Putative father's name, address, and phone.
Name of child, if known.
Name of birth mother and current legal or physical custodian, and their address and phone number.
Any other information which identifies child or his whereabouts.
Court order which adjudicates a person to be the father.
Copies of sworn acknowledgements of parentage.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:
§ 36-2-318(g)
May revoke a notice of intent to claim parentage at anytime in writing.
Effective as of the date it is filed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 32-2-318(h)
Any notice of intent to claim paternity may be used as evidence by any other party in any proceeding in which the parentage of a child may be relevant.