California's Birth Father Statutes

Does State have a Putative Father Registry: No

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: Fam. Code §§ 7662; 7663; 7666

• Must bring an action declaring the existence of a father child relationship within 30 days of service of the notice of adoption proceedings or the birth of the child, whichever is later.
• To identify the natural father, the court shall cause inquiry to be made of the birth mother and any other appropriate person.
• Notice given at least 10 days prior to a proceeding to every person identified as the natural father or a possible natural father.

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.

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