Arizona's Birth Father Statutes

Does State have a Putative Father Registry: Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: § 8-106.01(A)(B)

• May file prior to child's birth or within 30 days of birth.

Complete Dept. of Health Services form signed by putative father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute: § 8-106.01(B)

• Name and address of putative father and birth mother.
• Child's birth date or probable month and year of expected birth.

Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:

• Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute: § 8-106.01(B)

• The court.
• The Division.
• A licensed adoption agency or licensed attorney participating or assisting in a direct placement adoption.

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