Florida's Birth Father Statutes

Does State have a Putative Father Registry: Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: §§ 63.054; 39.803

• File a notarized claim of paternity form with the Putative Father Registry.
• May be filed at any time prior to the child's birth or the filing of a petition for termination of rights.
• If the identity or location of a parent is unknown and a petition for termination of rights is filed, the court will conduct an inquiry. If a prospective parent is identified, he may complete a sworn affidavit of parenthood, which must be filed no later than at the time of or prior to the adjudicatory hearing in the termination proceeding.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute: § 63.054

• Name, address, date of birth and physical description of the putative father and mother.
• Date, place and location of conception.
• Name, date and place of birth or estimated date of birth, if known.

Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute: § 63.054

• Putative father may execute a notarized written revocation of the claim of paternity at any time prior to the birth of the child.
• Claim of paternity void upon receipt by the Registry.

Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute: § 63.054

• Petitioner and court in a termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding.

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